Addressing Disrupted Instruction in Social Studies

Leah Renzi
State Coordinator of Social Studies
Baltimore, Maryland

Much of the national conversation about learning loss has been dominated by concerns for federally mandated subjects (i.e. ELA and mathematics). It’s important that social studies educators take informed action on behalf of their students to insure equitable access to instruction now and in the future. Learn how to develop a plan for addressing disrupted instruction and insert social studies into the recovery conversations.

Resources:

Council of Chief State School Officer’s “Addressing Disrupted Instruction in Social
Studies: Recommendations on a Matter of Equity and National Importance”

The Marginalization of Social Studies infographic;

Fordham Institute’s Social Studies Instruction and Reading Comprehension

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