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The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
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High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
Essential Domains of High-Quality Social Studies Resources
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
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Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District
Supporting Teachers, Strengthening Systems, Driving Change
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
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A Day in the Life
A Practical Look at How Inquiry Comes to Life in Real Classrooms
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Elementary Social Studies
What is Inquiry-Based Social Studies?
No matter your entry point – we’ve created & curated information to help you build your knowledge of inquiry-based social studies!
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The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction.
upcoming webinar
Free Resource
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
Across the country, educators are rethinking what social studies can look like. Join the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) and inquirED for this three-part webinar series to explore how big ideas become daily instruction—through strong materials, practical strategies, and classroom-ready practices.
Elementary Social Studies
Creative ways districts are making time for K-5 social studies
Elementary teachers often struggle to protect time for social studies when ELA and math dominate the schedule. This post shares practical strategies from real districts that show how storytelling, clear expectations, and high-quality curriculum can keep social studies thriving. With intentional planning, districts can ensure students build the knowledge they need for literacy, civic readiness, and lifelong learning.
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Elementary Social Studies
How Oconomowoc made standards stick
Oconomowoc Area School District adopted a new high quality elementary social studies curriculum to meet new standards. Students now practice key inquiry skills—asking questions, analyzing sources, and collaborating—to build deeper understanding across subjects.
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Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies: District Leaders
There is a movement growing around the country for elementary social studies. How can district leaders support a new curriculum adoption?
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Inquiry vs. Knowledge Building: Dismantling the False Dichotomy
Do educators have to choose between inquiry and knowledge-building? We were joined by Shanti Elangovan (CEO and Founder, inquirED) and Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Chief Academic Officer and Co-Founder, inquirED) to explore a brain-based learning model that integrates deep knowledge-building and high-quality, structured inquiry.
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Schema Building and Knowledge Transfer
What strategies can be used to build robust knowledge networks in young learners? How do schemas contribute to long-term comprehension and retention? In our most recent webinar, we were joined by Harvard researcher Mary A. Burkhauser for a deep dive into the science of knowledge building through schemas and how they impact student learning across subject areas.
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Literacy in Social Studies: Layered Learning with Primary and Secondary Sources
Primary and secondary sources are powerful tools for building deep social studies knowledge and literacy skills. But using them effectively means going beyond simply providing resources—it requires thoughtful design and intentional sequencing. In a recent webinar, Janelle Marker joined us to discuss how layered learning design can guide students from initial curiosity to deeper understanding and meaningful application.
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Making Time for Elementary Social Studies
How can we ensure elementary social studies receive the time and resources they deserve in our classrooms, schools, and districts? Let’s explore how we can advocate for and implement elementary social studies, using examples from district leaders who have successfully navigated these challenges.
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Take a closer look at Inquiry Journeys
Inquiry Journeys (K–5 social studies curriculum) provides inquiry-based instruction for young learners through hands-on investigations and primary source analysis. Explore how elementary students build knowledge and skills by asking questions, analyzing evidence, and connecting learning to their lives and communities.
