Picture books are a great way for students to investigate diverse perspectives in history and build literacy skills. Join us for practical ideas about using inquiry, critical thinking, and diverse books in your classroom.

With special guest Melissa Marks (Professor of Education, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg)

All Times Eastern

Join NCSS and inquirED to explore how building background knowledge through social studies improves literacy outcomes and gives students the deep understanding they need to participate in civic life. Building Background Knowledge: Literacy, Democracy, and Community series guests include:

• Nell K. Duke (Executive Director of the Center for Early Literacy Success, Stand for Children)
• Dave Eggers (best-selling author, editor, and publisher)
• Sarah Schwartz (Reporter, EdWeek)

Register now for one or all of the webinars in the series:

• Feb 23rd: Background Knowledge & The Science of Reading
• Mar 16th: Layers of Meaning: Knowledge Building and Complex Texts
• Apr 13th: Tell Me More: Using Diverse Books and Inquiry to Teach History
• May 4th: What Can a Citizen Do? Author Interview with Dave Eggers and Shawn Harries