Media Advisory – Election Year Social Studies inquirED Webinar on March 18

Overview: Inquiry-based social studies empowers students to participate in the civic life of their local, state, and national communities. How can a contentious election year provide an opportunity to explore civic participation? What are the challenges educators face in polarized environments?

A panel discussion on Wednesday, March 18th at 4:30 p.m. EDT will discuss explore these questions and others.

Panelists:

• Stefanie Wager, Iowa Department of Education, President-Elect of the National Council for the Social Studies
• Dr. Paula McAvoy, Assistant Professor of Social Studies Education, NC STATE College of Education, Author of The Political Classroom: Evidence and Ethics in Democratic Education.

Who Should Attend: Teachers, administrators, and media exploring the opportunities and challenges of teaching election year social studies

Register at either of these locations (no charge to register):

• https://www.inquired.org/inquiredwebinars
• https://www.socialstudies.org/events

Social:

• #Education experts discuss teaching #socialstudies in an election year on Mar 18 at 4:30  EDT. #edchat Register https://www.socialstudies.org/events or https://www.inquired.org/inquiredwebinars