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Podcast: Getting Unstuck – Cultivating Curiosity
Episode: Why Focus on Writing in the Social Studies?
Description: We know that writing as a life skill is made even more necessary as the business world increasingly demands workers who are critical thinkers who can articulate points of view and make persuasive arguments. As we think about the deeper purpose of school, we'll also discuss how writing can engage kids and help them develop agency. Aaron Pribble, a high school social studies teacher and author of Writing in the Social Studies: A Practical Guide for Teaching an Essential Skill, explains.