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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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The State of K-8 Social Studies
What policies at the state, district, and school levels support teachers in K-8 social studies instruction? How does this affect student outcomes? NCSS and inquirED were joined by special guests Julia H. Kaufman (RAND), Melissa Kay Diliberti (RAND), and Elisabeth Ventling Simon (inquirED) to examine the state of K-8 social studies across the country and explore how current policies impact teaching practices and student learning.
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Storytime in Social Studies: Using Picture Books Across an Inquiry
What role can picture books play in social studies, building civic and cultural understanding, as well as developing literacy skills?
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Acquire, Connect, Transfer: A Framework for Deeper Knowledge Building
How can students build deeper social studies knowledge and make meaningful connections across disciplines? inquirED and NCSS explored a framework for deeper learning with Julie Stern, author of Learning That Transfers and Visible Learning for Social Studies. Discover practical shifts in instructional practice that help students connect ideas and build lasting understanding.
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Seen, Shared, Shaped Over Time: Making Learning Visible in Social Studies
What does it mean to make learning truly visible—and why does it matter so much for student growth and engagement?
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Exploring the Lasting Power of Stories
In a recent Teacher Appreciation Webinar, we had the chance to dive into the world of storytelling with Julie Burstein, a Peabody Award-winning producer and co-creator of PRI's Studio 360. We were also joined by Libby King, a theatre-maker and member of The Team and Nedra Marie Taylor, known for her roles in Book of Mormon, Invasion, and Orange Is the New Black, for a performance from Live from Mt. Olympus, a podcast from the Onassis Foundation that retells classic stories from mythology.
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Critical Connections: Experience, Emotion, and Knowledge Building
How do the emotional responses students experience affect their depth of knowledge and learning? What is the relationship between experience and knowledge building? We were joined on our webinar by educational psychologist Dr. Mary Helen Immordino-Yang and a special group of teachers from Flemington Raritan School District to explore the critical connections between emotions, experiences, and learning.
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A Brain-Based User’s Guide for Educators
We were joined by renowned cognitive psychologist and author Daniel T. Willingham to explore how integrating cognitive psychology principles with educational practices can transform the way knowledge is built in our classrooms and schools.
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Tell Me More: Using Diverse Books and Inquiry to Teach History
Picture books are a great way for students to investigate diverse perspectives in history and build literacy skills. Special guest Melissa Marks (Professor of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg) joined us for practical ideas about using inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse books in your classroom.
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Layers of Meaning: Knowledge Building and Complex Texts
Why do students need to grapple with complex texts? How can teachers scaffold these texts to help students build background knowledge and vocabulary? Join us as we examine how inquiry-based learning provides a framework for building layers of knowledge and meaning that help students get the most out of their interactions with complex texts.
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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.
