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Curriculum Leadership
Exploring the Inquiry Journeys Logic Model
Inquiry Journeys’ reasearch-backed logic model shows how high-quality instructional materials, teacher supports, and leadership guidance connect to lasting outcomes. This blog breaks down the model in plain language, with stories, quotes, and a download link to explore the full framework.
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.
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.
Webinars
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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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.
