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Social Studies

Develop Social Studies instruction where students learn to think critically, consider multiple perspectives, interpret historical sources, and engage in academic discourse.

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Social studies succeeds when it goes beyond teaching facts, empowering students to become active, informed citizens.

At the heart of education is the belief that students are here to learn how to learn.  As educators, it’s our responsibility to prioritize instruction that supports students to thrive  in our complex world - how to engage in meaningful discourse, learn from peers,  consider multiple perspectives, and develop critical thinking.

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services offered

In each professional development session, we:

Streamline Planning
Collaborate in guided practice to learn content, backwards plan from assessments, and explore strategies to provide access for all learners 

Develop Pedagogy
Build high-leverage moves that keep the cycle of questioning, sharing, and synthesizing  information alive for students

Center Humanity

Consider multiple perspectives of events and emphasize human connections and empathy 

Relevant Topics

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Creating Independence
in the Inquiry Cycle

Analyzing
Primary Sources

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Student
Discussions

Content
Literacy

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Connecting historical events to our current world

Parent
Engagement

Kara Pranikoff is a Investigating History Certified PD Provider

Working with Kara Pranikoff

I provide professional development where teachers co-construct understanding, actively engage in learning, and walk away empowered. 

Let’s connect to discuss how professional development can help your school.

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Develop an Inquiry-Based Approach to Teaching Social Studies

Getting started with inquiry? This resource will give you some tips to take on two essential skills - provoke thinking and deepen questioning - in  your classroom.

Kudos

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Kara is a huge reason I have felt confident to share my voice and make changes in my teaching and overall attitude at my job. This will be my 10th year teaching, and I feel like I finally have the power to make changes…baby steps of course!

Third Grade Teacher
New York City

Full-day professional development and ongoing school partnership available.