Virginia Teacher Wins Award for 250th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence Project
Essie Jones, a math teacher at Alexander Career and Technical Education High School in Virginia, has received a Teaching America250 Award. The honour recognises educators from every US state and Washington D.C. who create projects tied to America's founding history.
The award will fund a special programme for Jones' students, focusing on the Declaration of Independence and its 250th anniversary in 2026.
Jones will use the funding to organise an essay and art contest for students at her school. Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners. The project aims to deepen their understanding of the Declaration of Independence through creative work.
Students will also take field trips to key historical sites. Visits to the Smithsonian National Museum of American History and the National Archives will let them see the original Declaration of Independence in person.
To connect the project with local government, Jones plans to host a lunch for the city's elected leaders. The event will link classroom learning to civic engagement, tying the 250th anniversary of the Declaration to real-world discussions.
The Teaching America250 Award supports hands-on learning about America's founding documents. Jones' programme will combine contests, historical visits, and meetings with officials. The initiative runs until the Declaration's 250th anniversary in 2026.
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