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Integrated ELA

Writing for Meaning and Understanding: The Power of Integrated ELA and Social Studies

Explicit writing instruction is most effective when paired with meaningful content. Learn how integrating ELA and social studies strengthens writing, comprehension, and knowledge-building.

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Dec 22, 2025

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Integrated ELA

Deeper Knowledge and Comprehension Through ELA and Social Studies Integration

Learn how integrating ELA and social studies builds two layers of knowledge, supporting deeper comprehension, stronger transfer, and more meaningful reading experiences for students.

Dec 10, 2025

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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.

Nov 14, 2025

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Integrated ELA

The Elementary Time Problem: Too Much to Teach, Too Little Time

Elementary schools face more instructional demands than the day can hold. Learn how limited time affects teaching, what trade-offs educators face, and why integrated curriculum design helps make every minute count.

Nov 4, 2025

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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!

Social Studies

Build Your Knowledge Base in Inquiry-Based Social Studies

Build your team's understanding of inquiry-based social studies with curated blogs, slides, and videos that highlight the shift from traditional to student-centered instruction.

Social Studies

Creating a Roadmap for Social Studies Curriculum Review and Adoption

Plan an effective social studies curriculum review by identifying key stakeholders, setting milestones, and allocating resources for piloting and decision-making.

Webinars

Implementing Elementary Social Studies: Best Practices from District Leaders

In today’s webinar, we took an in-depth look at the most effective ways to roll out a new elementary social studies curriculum.

Webinars

Examples of Informed Action in Social Studies

Informed action projects are a great way to get connect students learning to the real world in inquiry-based social studies. We talked with three teachers about the informed actions their students did in their classrooms using inquirED's Inquiry Journeys curriculum.

Webinars

Beyond Polarization: Centering the Practice of Inquiry in Social Studies

Explore how powerful questions can counter classroom polarization and promote deeper inquiry in social studies, with insights from educators and curriculum experts.

Webinars

The Future of Social Studies: Webinar Series Launch

Explore key insights from experts on the future of social studies, addressing current challenges, teacher support, and the urgent need for inquiry-driven civic education.

Social Studies

Informed Action in Inquiry Journeys: A Garden Grows in Ohio

Find out how students in Ohio took informed action in Inquiry Journeys by creating a community garden

Social Studies

Assessment in Elementary Social Studies: An Inquiry-Based Approach

Learn how Inquiry Journeys blends consistent and creative assessments—from pre-assessments to student-created products—to measure inquiry-based learning effectively.

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Where the Day Goes: Rethinking Instructional Time in K–5 Classrooms

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Writing for Meaning and Understanding: The Power of Integrated ELA and Social Studies

Deeper Knowledge and Comprehension Through ELA and Social Studies Integration

The Cognitive Load Problem: Why Too Many Programs Undermine Learning

The Elementary Time Problem: Too Much to Teach, Too Little Time

All blog posts

What is Inquiry-Based Social Studies?

Build Your Knowledge Base in Inquiry-Based Social Studies

Creating a Roadmap for Social Studies Curriculum Review and Adoption

Implementing Elementary Social Studies: Best Practices from District Leaders

Examples of Informed Action in Social Studies

Beyond Polarization: Centering the Practice of Inquiry in Social Studies

The Future of Social Studies: Webinar Series Launch

Informed Action in Inquiry Journeys: A Garden Grows in Ohio

Assessment in Elementary Social Studies: An Inquiry-Based Approach

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Where the Day Goes: Rethinking Instructional Time in K–5 Classrooms

inquirED Blog

Writing for Meaning and Understanding: The Power of Integrated ELA and Social Studies

Deeper Knowledge and Comprehension Through ELA and Social Studies Integration

The Cognitive Load Problem: Why Too Many Programs Undermine Learning

The Elementary Time Problem: Too Much to Teach, Too Little Time

All blog posts

What is Inquiry-Based Social Studies?

Build Your Knowledge Base in Inquiry-Based Social Studies

Creating a Roadmap for Social Studies Curriculum Review and Adoption

Implementing Elementary Social Studies: Best Practices from District Leaders

Examples of Informed Action in Social Studies

Beyond Polarization: Centering the Practice of Inquiry in Social Studies

The Future of Social Studies: Webinar Series Launch

Informed Action in Inquiry Journeys: A Garden Grows in Ohio

Assessment in Elementary Social Studies: An Inquiry-Based Approach

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Take a closer look at Inkwell

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