Spotlight : inquirED

Building a Culture of Discussion in Social Studies Classrooms

How can teachers foster classrooms where students engage deeply in discussions around social studies topics?

The Power of Informed Action in Social Studies

Discover the power of informed action in transforming social studies classrooms. Learn about its benefits, real-world applications, and how it engages students in meaningful and creative ways.

Dig in to Differentiation

How does Suzanne Fraser, Special Education Strategist in Iowa City, IA, support her diverse learners so they get the most out of Inquiry Journeys? Read this month's spotlight to find out!

The Power of Mid-Year Reflection

The mid-year point is a perfect time to engage in structured, intentional reflection. Read this month’s Spotlight to learn how Christine Phillip, Innovation Coach from Franklin Park District 84, helps teachers and coaches get the most out of reflections.

3 Tips for Success with Inquiry Journeys

To help everyone get started this year, we asked teachers to share what they learned in their first year of teaching Inquiry Journeys.

Civic Engagement: What Can a Citizen Do? Interview with Dave Eggers and Shawn Harris

Check out our blog for an inspiring recap of a recent inquirED and NCSS webinar featuring best-selling author Dave Eggers and illustrator Shawn Harris, discussing their book "What Can a Citizen Do?" Learn how educators from the Flemington-Raritan Regional School...

Up to the Task: How to Support Student-Led Learning in Elementary Social Studies

Student-led learning tasks in K-8 inquiry-based social studies not only build content knowledge and skills but also help students take ownership of their learning. We explored the benefits and challenges of designing student-led learning experiences in social studies in our...

Top Tips for Taking Informed Action in the Classroom

How does Jaclyn Share, an Instructional Coach specializing in science and social studies in Wheeling, IL support students in taking informed action? Read this month’s spotlight to find out!