Lauren Cascio
Fifth-grade teacher at Highland Elementary in Ouachita Parish Schools who pairs Bayou Bridges social studies with high-quality ELA curriculum to build background knowledge and improve student reading and engagement.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 17min
The Power of Historical Knowledge | History Matters Podcast
In this engaging discussion, Angela Barfoot, a second-grade teacher, and Lauren Cascio, a fifth-grade teacher, share their transformative experiences using the Bayou Bridges curriculum in Louisiana classrooms. They highlight how rich, content-driven social studies enhances student engagement and inquiry. Both teachers recount thrilling moments, like students eagerly anticipating field trips to historical sites. They also discuss how integrating ELA with history boosts student reading skills and sparks a passion for learning about the past.
Oct 7, 2025 • 17min
The Power of Historical Knowledge | Louisiana Teachers
Angela Barfoot, a second-grade teacher, and Lauren Cascio, a fifth-grade teacher, share their transformative experiences using the Bayou Bridges curriculum in Ouachita Parish, Louisiana. They highlight how content-rich social studies instruction captivates students, making history exciting and relevant. Engaging visuals and virtual field trips, like their visit to the Poverty Point site, bring lessons to life. Additionally, linking social studies to ELA instruction fosters a love for historical texts, sparking enthusiasm and critical thinking among young learners.
