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Integrated ELA

Writing for Meaning and Understanding: The Power of Integrated ELA and Social Studies

Explicit writing instruction is most effective when paired with meaningful content. Learn how integrating ELA and social studies strengthens writing, comprehension, and knowledge-building.

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Dec 22, 2025
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Integrated ELA

Deeper Knowledge and Comprehension Through ELA and Social Studies Integration

Learn how integrating ELA and social studies builds two layers of knowledge, supporting deeper comprehension, stronger transfer, and more meaningful reading experiences for students.

Dec 10, 2025
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Integrated ELA

The Cognitive Load Problem: Why Too Many Programs Undermine Learning

Discover how juggling multiple ELA and social studies programs increases cognitive load, reduces instructional coherence, and limits deep learning. Explore why integrated design offers a more sustainable, effective path forward.

Nov 14, 2025
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Integrated ELA

The Elementary Time Problem: Too Much to Teach, Too Little Time

Elementary schools face more instructional demands than the day can hold. Learn how limited time affects teaching, what trade-offs educators face, and why integrated curriculum design helps make every minute count.

Nov 4, 2025
3
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Social Studies in the Age of Disinformation: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies

Guest Sam Wineburg joins us for a conversation on the role of social studies in preventing the spread of misinformation and combating the intentional use of disinformation.

Social Studies

Inquiry Journeys: Elementary Social Studies Curriculum Resources

The world outside the elementary social studies classroom continues to change at an unprecedented rate. New movements arise, voices emerge, and dramatic political and social events shift perspectives. Traditional textbooks can’t respond to this rapid pace of change.

Webinars

Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies: District Leaders

There is a movement growing around the country for elementary social studies. How can district leaders support a new curriculum adoption?

Webinars

Wisconsin Makes The Case For Elementary Social Studies

This webinar takes a look at how two districts in Wisconsin - Appleton Area School District and Oconomowoc Area School District - are prioritizing social studies aligned to the Wisconsin Standards for Social Studies.

Webinars

Building Deep Background Knowledge: Making The Case For Elementary Social Studies

What do ELA outcomes have to do with elementary social studies? Social studies improves outcomes by building the knowledge students need to understand what they read.

Webinars

Social Studies Projects: Give Students the Keys to Success

Explore strategies to design, assess, and support student ownership in powerful social studies projects, with tools and webinar resources included.

Social Studies

Elementary Social Studies | What is Informed Action?

Discover the power of Informed Action in elementary social studies! Learn how students can transform knowledge into real-world impact with inquirED.

Webinars

The Social Studies ELA Connection: Making the Case For Elementary Social Studies

Increased social studies instruction has been found to improve students' reading ability. We explore how integrated ELA and social studies curriculum contributes to knowledge building.

Social Studies

Making the Case for Elementary Social Studies

A growing body of research confirms the importance of elementary social studies.

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