Beth Jones

Learning about the important programs the New Deal put into place at local levels, the impact they made on communities, and the power of connecting with constituents through Fireside chats. ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩ #PromiseinAction

Civics in action today as I was surprised with a student petition to change the school rule of allowing hats. They plan to take this to the top! All of those ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩ civics sessions are bringing about ideas of change❤️ #PromiseinAction

Great session today exploring the Great Depression era, culture, causes, and understanding more about the lasting effects that have even trickled down to us today. ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩

Spending some time catching up on recorded sessions today learning more about how social studies civics standards spiral and have unifying themes. ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩

What an amazing opportunity today- a visit to KEDC’s AI Bus and Dome! I’ve been telling the kids they were in for a treat and ⁦⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ delivered! 75 excited students for the win! Thanks to everyone that made this possible! ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩

Another great session today with @FordsEdu learning about the numerous resources available for educators. Excited to dive into the Americas 250 additions! @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders

What a way to end Civics Week-going with students to see historic Philadelphia and visit places where our founding documents were debated and created. They have a greater appreciation today for our country than yesterday! ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩

Another informative session today with ⁦⁦@icivics⁩ learning about media and information literacy and investigating how our students are getting information today. ⁦@KEDCGrants⁩ ⁦@Promise_Leaders⁩ #PromiseinAction

Spending time today with The Orphan Collector, our @Promise_Leaders book study. This novel, set in Philly in 1918, during the start of an influenza outbreak has so many parallels to the Covid-19 times. Using lateral reading to get more info! @KEDCGrants #PromiseinAction

*with colleagues

Blessed and beyond excited to be selected as an aIEDU Trailblazer and work colleagues to help shape the future of AI literacy in education! Thanks @KEDCGrants for hooking me up with this wonderful opportunity to grow! @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Great session today with @s3strategies using different questioning strategies to promote learning. I plan to use Consider the Chart soon. It allows student to identify facts and create inferences, conclusions, and predictions. @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Another great session today with @icivics learning about resources for media literacy. If it doesn’t fit your grade level, use padlet to reconfigure for your needs! @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

No Monday afternoon cadre session leaves time to start our new book study! Excited to jump into 1918 Philadelphia! @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Great session today learning about Kentucky’s Constitution- how it was created and the issues of the time period that influenced those decisions. @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Great session with @icivics today on pursuing accuracy and how important that is to democracy. Ranked Vote can be used to allow voting or ranking items! I can see this being used so many ways! @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

@KEDCGrants provides teacher leaders with SO many opportunities to grow and strengthen ourselves, students, schools, and communities! Today was no exception! Looking forward to the next great project! @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Completely captivated for the last hour by Dr Paul Tenkotte learning more about Abraham Lincoln. This session provided insights into character, how the country was at the time, and helped make connections to decisions that were made. @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

Learning about the great resources KET and PBS Learning Media offer for FREE! My students love News Quiz and Mission US. @KEDCGrants @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction

A new adventure today with @KEDCGrants Leadership Commons Cadre! Looking forward to improving leadership skills under the direction of 2 great leaders! @Promise_Leaders #PromiseinAction