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Unlocking the Power of Newsela Social Studies - Insights from Upper Merion School District

May 1, 2025

Resource: Relevant Instruction ⏲ 23:18

Unlocking the power of Newsela Social Studies: Insights from Upper Merion School District

This webinar shares district-level insights from Upper Merion School District on implementing Newsela Social Studies to strengthen inquiry-based instruction. Leaders discuss how accessible, relevant content supports civic learning and student engagement while helping teachers bring social studies standards to life.

What You’ll Learn

How inquiry-driven content supports student engagement.
Ways accessible texts strengthen background knowledge.
District strategies for implementation and instructional alignment.

Key Themes Discussed

Inquiry-based social studies instruction.
Relevance and engagement through current events.
Scalable district adoption of instructional resources.

Who Should Watch?
This webinar is designed for district administrators, social studies leaders and coaches, and curriculum and instruction teams.

Speakers:
Bobby Rubin, Mid-Market Customer Success Manager, Newsela
Laura Ebersole, Instructional Coach at Upper Merion School District

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Unlocking the Power of Newsela Social Studies - Insights from Upper Merion School District

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