Social Studies

Where Literacy Meets Inquiry: Making Elementary Social Studies Manageable

Where Literacy Meets Inquiry: Making Elementary Social Studies Manageable

Presented by Dr. S.G. Grant, Professor Emeritus of Social Studies Education at Binghamton University, and Co-Author of C3 Framework; and Dr. Kara Ball, Former Educator, Current Academic Officer, Teacher Created Materials
Moderated by Heather Brooke, Former Educator, Current Vice President of Professional Learning, Teacher Created Materials

The Social Studies and Literacy Dynamic Duo: Why and How to Integrate Them

The Social Studies and Literacy Dynamic Duo: Why and How to Integrate Them

K–5 teachers are under constant pressure to cover every standard, often leaving social studies behind in favor of more time for literacy. But what if you don’t have to choose? In the edLeader Panel “Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success,” district leaders shared how making time for social studies can boost engagement, expand content coverage, and reinforce core reading and writing skills—all within your existing schedule.

Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success

Social Studies and Literacy: The Dynamic Duo for K–5 Success

Presented by Dr. Danielle Murray, Director of K-12 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Penn-Delco School District (PA); Marie Rodgers, K-5 Social Studies Supervisor, Hillsborough County Public Schools (FL); and Melanie Sutherland, Former Teacher, Customer Consultant, TCI

We Can Teach Hard Things, Like Civil Rights

We Can Teach Hard Things, Like Civil Rights

Presented by Shari Conditt, Social Studies Teacher and Instructional Coach, Woodland High School (WA); Marc Turner, Social Studies Teacher, Spring Hill High School (SC); Dr. Emma Humphries, Chief Education Officer, iCivics; and Emeka Barclay, Former Teacher, Current Curriculum Associate, iCivics