Jill Biden

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/jill-biden

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Jill Biden born?June 3, 1951
2. Where was Jill Biden born?Hammonton, New Jersey
3. What is the key initiatives founded/co-founded?Biden Breast Health Initiative, Book Buddies program, Biden Foundation, Joining Forces
4. Who is Jill Biden?Jill Biden is a teacher, First Lady, and advocate for education. She loves books and works to help students learn.
5. What did Jill Biden study and what degree does she have?She earned a doctoral degree in education from the University of Delaware. She studied to understand and improve schools.

Doctor of Education (Ed.D.): A terminal degree in education, often focused on practical application and leadership in educational settings.
Public Service: The act of serving the public, often through government roles or non-profit organizations dedicated to community welfare.
Advocacy: The act of publicly supporting or recommending a particular cause or policy.