FALL 2023 WEBINAR SERIES
Rising to the Challenge: High-Quality Instruction in K–8 Social Studies

inquirED and NCSS were joined by educators and instructional leaders to examine the current state of K–8 social studies and explore efforts to define and implement high-quality instruction. 

WEBINARS IN THIS SERIES

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 @ 3:30 PM CST
The State of K-8 Social Studies 

With special guests Julia H. Kaufman (Codirector, American Educator Panels, Senior Policy Research, RAND), Melissa Kay Diliberti (Assistant Policy Researcher, RAND), and Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Chief Academic Officer and Co-Founder, inquirED). 

What policies at the state, district, and school levels support teachers in K-8 social studies instruction? How does this affect student outcomes? Join NCSS and inquirED as we examine the state of K-8 social studies across the country and explore how current policies impact teaching practices and student learning.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 @ 3:30 PM CST
The Power of High-Quality Instructional Materials

With special guests Larry Berger (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Amplify Education) and Shanti Elangovan (CEO & Founder, inquirED).

Research shows that high-quality instructional materials can significantly improve outcomes for students. What can the social studies community learn from other subject areas that have prioritized these materials? Join NCSS and inquirED to explore the role of instructional materials in shaping social studies instruction. 

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9 @ 3:30 PM CST
Theory to Practice: Implementing High-Quality Instruction 

With special guests John White (Chief Success Officer, Great Minds), Sarah Milo Hoskow (Head of Partner Experience, inquirED), and Shanti Elangovan (CEO & Founder, inquirED).

Materials only matter if K–8 teachers have the support they need to understand and implement them. How are districts, instructional leaders, and curriculum providers working together to ensure that educational resources have an impact on student learning? Join NCSS, inquirED, and our special guests to explore how to support teachers, schools, and districts in implementing high-quality instruction.

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 7 @ 3:30 PM CST
Tools for Identifying High-Quality Social Studies Instruction 

With special guests Elisabeth Ventling Simon (Chief Academic Officer and Co-Founder, inquirED) and Sarah Milo Hoskow (Head of Partner Experience, inquirED).

What does high-quality K–8 social studies instruction actually look like in the classroom? Join us as we examine a classroom walkthrough tool for district leaders, coaches, and teachers to help them identify and explore the components of high-quality social studies instruction.