Engage in dynamic, classroom-ready discussion strategies that build civic understanding. In this interactive session, educators will experience adaptable discussion protocols designed to strengthen students’ reasoning, listening, and reflection skills. Using BRI resources, participants will model and examine inquiry-based activities grounded in constitutional principles and civic virtue. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies that help students engage respectfully with differing perspectives, practice civil discourse, and grow into thoughtful citizens prepared to participate in a pluralistic democracy.
In this powerful session, participants will deepen their understanding of how using a hook can increase engagement for the entire period. Engage with Social Studies-specific examples, as well as general strategies you can use to create your own! This session includes time for both active exploration of effective hooks and collaborative work time to create your own. Leave with multiple hooks that you can directly implement into your own classrooms to start your year strong!
In this focused workshop, teachers will learn high‑impact strategies to organize a Canvas course for clarity and share in a sandbox with colleagues, sync grades with Skyward, integrate Google Drive and Google Sheets (calendar) resources, and streamline family communication using Canvas Announcements and ParentSquare. The session combines brief demos with guided hands‑on time so participants leave with a ready module, embedded Google resources, announcement workflows, and a plan to verify grade syncing and parent communication.
This interactive session empowers educators to transform their classrooms into spaces where students engage in meaningful activities and discourse around social studies topics. Participants will explore the four will drivers that foster motivation and practical strategies for designing collaborative learning structures.
