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Social Studies
How Standards-Based Inquiry Sparked Innovation in Iowa City Community School District
In the Iowa City Community School District, social studies is no longer squeezed out of the schedule. By grounding instruction in clear priority standards and an inquiry-based social studies curriculum, the district has made social studies a driver of deeper learning and community connection.
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Integrated ELA
The Cognitive Load Problem: Why Too Many Programs Undermine Learning
Discover how juggling multiple ELA and social studies programs increases cognitive load, reduces instructional coherence, and limits deep learning. Explore why integrated design offers a more sustainable, effective path forward.
Social Studies
How SFUSD Brought Inquiry-Based Social Studies to Life
Education in a dynamic city like San Francisco should extend beyond the classroom, supporting students to understand, investigate, and act on the complexities of the world around them. Under the leadership of Nikhil Laud, SFUSD is creating a social studies experience that matters: one where students aren’t merely memorizing facts but actively engaging in inquiry, civic thinking, and real‑world problem solving.
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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.
