WEBINAR SERIES
The Next Chapter of Social Studies
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Register For Our Fall Series
Join the National Council for the Social Studies and inquirED for our upcoming webinar series.
Thursday, October 23, 3:30 pm (CT)
High-Quality Instructional Materials in Social Studies
High-quality instructional materials are essential to rigorous, inclusive social studies instruction, but how do you know if materials meet the mark?
Join us for a hands-on walk-through of the newly updated Social Studies Curriculum Review Guide, a practical, research-aligned tool to evaluate materials across six essential domains and support strong classroom implementation.
Thursday, December 11, 3:30 pm (CT)
A Day in the Life: Inquiry in a 5th-Grade Social Studies Classroom
What does inquiry look like in action? Join us for a classroom deep dive as we follow a 5th-grade social studies lesson from start to finish.
Through classroom footage and reflective narration, you’ll step into the shoes of a teacher and see how students engage with a compelling question, analyze sources, build knowledge, and apply their learning in authentic ways.
Thursday, November 13, 3:30 pm (CT)
Implementing Elementary Social Studies Across a District
High-quality social studies instruction can be transformative, but bringing it to life across a district takes vision, planning, and support.
Join us for a practical conversation with district leaders who are leading this work. From building teacher capacity to selecting strong, inquiry-aligned materials, we’ll explore what it takes to implement with clarity and coherence.
WEBINAR SERIES
Strong Communities Start with Social Studies
Discover how social studies education lays the groundwork for informed citizens who, in turn, build vibrant and engaged communities. Featured panelists in this series include Professor Akhil Reed Amar, Representative Stephanie Murphy, LaKethia White, Dr. Judith L. Pace, and more.
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Building Background Knowledge: Literacy, Democracy, Community
Our series explored how building background knowledge through social studies improves literacy outcomes and gives students the deep understanding they need to participate in civic life. With special guests Sarah Schwartz (EdWeek), Nell K. Duke (Stand for Children), Dave Eggers (Author), and more.
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The Science of Building Knowledge
"The Science of Building Knowledge" webinar series explored how students construct knowledge and how it plays a vital role in their success in college, their careers, and as participants in our democracy. With special guests Daniel Willingham (psychologist, author, and professor at the University of Virginia), Mary Helen Immordino-Yang (Director, USC Center for Affective Neuroscience, Development, Learning and Education) and more.
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Rising to the Challenge
"Rising to the Challenge: High-Quality Instruction in K–8 Social Studies" examined the state of social studies education and efforts to implement effective practices. Topics included the impact of policies, the role of instructional materials, and strategies for supporting teachers. Featured guests included Julia H. Kaufman (RAND), John White (Great Minds), and Larry Berger (Amplify Education).
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The Future of Social Studies
The "Future of Social Studies" webinar series brought together educators and researchers to discuss key challenges and opportunities in social studies. Topics included inquiry-based practices, culturally responsive education, and the integration of literacy and social studies. Featured speakers included Lawrence Paska (Executive Director, NCSS), Shanti Elangovan (Founder/CEO of inquirED), and Dr. Emma Humphries (Chief Education Officer, iCivics).
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