Resource: Relevant Instruction
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See why social studies is essential to student achievement.
Social studies is more than a “nice-to-have” subject. In this webinar, district leaders explore how strong social studies instruction builds background knowledge, supports literacy growth, and helps students make sense of the world around them.
Watch the session to learn how intentional investment in social studies content can support broader instructional goals while strengthening civic understanding, student voice, and long-term learning across grade levels.
What You’ll Learn
- How social studies builds background knowledge that supports literacy across content areas.
- Why content-rich instruction drives comprehension and helps students build durable knowledge over time.
- How social studies supports civic engagement by connecting learning to student voice and relevant topics.
- Ways to elevate social studies instruction without sacrificing instructional time or broader district priorities.
Key Themes Discussed
- Background knowledge as a foundation for reading comprehension.
- Interdisciplinary literacy growth through content-area instruction.
- Student engagement and civic identity through relevant, meaningful topics.
- Instructional balance across tested and non-tested subjects.
Who Should Watch?
This webinar is designed for district and school administrators, curriculum and instructional leaders, social studies and literacy coordinators, and leaders overseeing instructional priorities.
Meet the Speakers
Steven Kidd
PK-12 Performance Improvement Partner for Social Studies, Cherry Creek School District
Mallory Umar
Assistant Director of Curriculum & Instruction, Racine Unified School District
Lawrence Paska, Ph.D., CAE
Executive Director, NCSS
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