Presented by Dr. James M. Lindsay, Mary and David Boies Distinguished Senior Fellow in U.S. Foreign Policy, Council on Foreign Relations; and Kristin Stelfox, Experienced Educator, Curriculum Content Lead, High School, Council on Foreign Relations
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.
Presented by Erica Shaw, High School History Teacher at the College Now Program, Mt. Diablo Unified School (CA); Elizabeth Colen Mooney, 8th Grade Humanities Teacher, Gateway Middle School (CA); Jessica Fagen, Former Educator, Youth Media and Curriculum Specialist, KQED; and Rachel Roberson, Former Educator, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED
Presented by Evan Gutierrez, Founder, Common Good Education; Mya Baker, Former Teacher, Current Chief of Learning Services, iCivics; and Christina Ross, Former Teacher, Current Director of Business Development, iCivics
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
Presented by Tristin Koch, Social Studies Teacher, North Arvada Middle School (CO); and Rachel Roberson, Senior Program Manager, Education Content, KQED
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
Presented by Stevie Van Zandt, Founder, TeachRock.org; Henry Mills, English Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Ruaridh Pattison, Music Technology Teaching Artist and Band Director, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); Christian Black, Humanities Teacher, New York City Charter School of the Arts (NY); and Gina Machado, Former New York City Public School Teacher, Current Director of Programs and Partnerships, TeachRock
Presented by Kathleen Geraghty, K-5 District Resource Teacher, and Implementation Specialist, TCI; and Deanna Morrow, Senior National Account Manager, TCI, and Former Teacher
Sponsored by Teachers’ Curriculum Institute (TCI)
Presented by Kelsey Moore, Former Teacher, Current Senior Account and Community Manager, TCI; and Becki Smith, Former Teacher, Current Customer Consultant, TCI