Research, resources, and reflections on inquiry-based teaching and learning.

An inquirED Blog

Making Time for Elementary Social Studies

How can we ensure elementary social studies receive the time and resources they deserve in our classrooms, schools, and districts?

Multimodal Learning in Inquiry Journeys

Teachers know that engaging students and deepening their learning in social studies requires more than a single textbook, website, or...

Division to Dialogue: Teaching Social Studies in Polarizing Times

How can educators turn division into inquiry and dialogue, helping students build the critical social studies knowledge and skills they...

Bringing Learning to Life: The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies

Discover the power of informed action in transforming classrooms. Learn about its benefits, real-world applications.

Exploring the Lasting Power of Stories

Deep dive into the world of storytelling with Julie Burstein, a Peabody Award-winning producer and co-creator of PRI's Studio 360.

Critical Connections: Experience, Emotion, and Knowledge Building

How do the emotional responses students experience affect their depth of knowledge and learning?