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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

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Webinars

Using Content-Area Literacy Strategies in Social Studies Instruction

Learn how Lakota Schools support content area literacy in social studies using Inquiry Journeys, with strategies to scaffold complex texts for young learners.

Webinars

Inquiry in Social Studies Classrooms

Explore the rising demand for inquiry-based learning and access expert insights, practical resources, and a full webinar recording on implementation strategies.

Webinars

Supporting the Shift to Inquiry

Explore strategies for shifting to inquiry-based learning, with insights on meeting standards, supporting teachers, and engaging communities in the transition.

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Integrating SEL and Social Studies

Discover why integrating social and emotional learning into social studies creates deeper, more meaningful instruction—and how schools can support this vital shift.

Social Studies

Culturally Responsive Education in Social Studies

Culturally Responsive Education (CRE) isn’t a program or political stance—it’s a powerful, research-based practice that connects learning to students’ cultures, experiences, and strengths.

Social Studies

Inquiry Advocates: Partners with inquirED

Learn how Inquiry Advocates support teachers by leading professional learning, guiding use of the Inquiry Builder platform, and providing feedback to enhance curriculum.

Social Studies

inquirED's Approach to PD: Curriculum-Based Professional Learning

Explore research supporting inquirED’s Curriculum-Based Professional Learning framework—linking high-quality curriculum, coaching, and collaboration to improve teaching.

Social Studies

The Feedback Loop: Helping Students Give and Receive Feedback

How can you create a classroom that can't live without critique - the structured process of giving, receiving, and incorporating peer feedback to improve student work? It all starts with creating a safe space for critique practices to thrive.

Social Studies

Voice and Choice in Inquiry-Based Learning

Learn how inquiry-based classrooms can empower students through voice and choice—building ownership, resilience, and deeper learning with guided support.

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

Deeper Knowledge and Comprehension Through ELA and Social Studies Integration

The Cognitive Load Problem: Why Too Many Programs Undermine Learning

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

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