Courtney Dumas

Courtney Dumas, CEO of Edu20/20 and former elementary teacher, shares her insights on enhancing social studies education. She emphasizes the necessity of robust curricula and professional learning that dives deep into content knowledge. Dumas explains how immersing teachers in model lessons allows them to experience the curriculum like their students, transforming their understanding. She also advocates for a shared curriculum to create coherence across grade levels, while encouraging educators to prioritize historical knowledge to elevate instruction.