inquirED Provides Guidance on Choosing Social Studies Instructional Materials
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Wednesday, March 3, 2021
inquirED , the innovative developer of inquiry-based social studies curriculum, has released a social studies Curriculum Review Guide for schools and districts to use as they evaluate instructional materials.
Key Points:
- inquirED , the innovative developer of inquiry-based social studies curriculum, has released a social studies Curriculum Review Guide for schools and districts to use as they evaluate instructional materials.
- But as instructional leaders seek to develop or purchase curriculum, they are finding little or no guidance around what constitutes an effective social studies curriculum, or what criteria define high-quality instructional materials.
- inquirED develops inquiry-based, standards-aligned social studies curriculum and education resources that help students to develop background knowledge and future-ready skills.
- Its programs are used by schools and districts across the United States and include year-long elementary social studies curriculum for students as well as professional development to assist teachers and districts as they shift to inquiry-based social studies.