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Searching for Social Studies: Denver Public Schools
Choosing a social studies curriculum is one of the most important decisions that any school or district can make to improve student outcomes and develop the knowledge and skills students need to be active participants in civic life.
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Civic Life in the Era of Truth Decay: Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies
How can civics prepare elementary school students for the shifting realities of the modern information age?
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High Quality Instructional Materials
Social Studies Curriculum Review and Adoption
Explore inquirED’s guide and webinar series on evaluating and adopting high-quality social studies curriculum—designed to support inquiry, equity, and effective teaching.
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Sources as Mirrors and Windows: Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies
For all learners, the disciplines of social studies provide unique opportunities for mirrors and windows.
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Media Literacy: Making The Case For Elementary Social Studies
Explore how media literacy can be meaningfully taught in elementary social studies, with strategies to help young learners analyze sources in today’s digital world.
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Social Studies in the Age of Disinformation: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies
Guest Sam Wineburg joins us for a conversation on the role of social studies in preventing the spread of misinformation and combating the intentional use of disinformation.
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Elementary Social Studies
Inquiry Journeys: Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Resources
The world outside the elementary social studies classroom continues to change at an unprecedented rate. New movements arise, voices emerge, and dramatic political and social events shift perspectives. Traditional textbooks can’t respond to this rapid pace of change.
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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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Wisconsin Makes The Case For Elementary Social Studies
This webinar takes a look at how two districts in Wisconsin - Appleton Area School District and Oconomowoc Area School District - are prioritizing social studies aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies.
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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.
