2024 Critical Thinking Social Studies 
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
Elementary education has traditionally focused on English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often at the expense of social studies and science. This post explores how integrating social studies and science into literacy instruction can drive student success.
TCI
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
We’ll discuss the findings from state evaluations, the importance of high-quality instructional materials, what defines HQIM in social studies, and how they can transform classrooms into environments that inspire active citizenship. Materials help students engage in learning opportunities like scholars in social studies.
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Yet the 2024 results of an important national test, released last month, showed that the reading scores of elementary and middle schoolers continued their long downward slide, hitting new lows. Over the past decade, a majority of states have passed new science of reading laws or implemented policies that emphasize phonics in classrooms.
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
If you want to dive deeper, download our free eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success. How Science Improves Reading Comprehension and Critical Thinking The connection between science instruction and literacy development is undeniable.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Eager to build a career out of his interest in social studies, he thought about museum curation, archival work and practicing law. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes. A lot of times, social studies gets a bad rap.
ED Surge
SEPTEMBER 18, 2024
As an example inspired by my time as a social studies teacher, instead of asking students to write a paragraph about continuity and change in a historical era, you could have them choose an era, pick a topic that shows continuity, and design an imaginary propaganda poster from that period. It removes that fear of the blank canvas.
TCI
APRIL 2, 2024
While ESSER I and II funding rounds have ended, schools can still use ESSER III funds until September 30, 2024. Each lesson incorporates proven classroom strategies that foster student curiosity, engagement, and critical thinking. The post Using ESSER Funds Before They Expire on September 30, 2024 appeared first on TCI.
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