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Strengthening Civic Education: The Role of High-Quality Curriculum and Teaching Strategies

TCI

This blog post examines recent evaluations highlighting gaps in civics education and explores how HQIM can address these challenges. Download our free eBook , which offers a comprehensive guide on selecting and implementing high-quality instructional materials and includes practical tips, checklists, and case studies to help you get started.

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Implementing the Inquiry Design Model for Social Studies in a New Jersey Public School: A Journey of Growth and Discovery

C3 Teachers

That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry. Others worried about the complexities of multilingual learners engaging with rigorous primary sources.

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Building Relationships: Connecting and Reconnecting with Cultural Centers

C3 Teachers

As a former high-school social studies teacher and professional development specialist, I have found that connecting with cultural centers (e.g., Essentially, teacher candidates learned that service-learning with a cultural center can balance inquiry with advocacy as a means to learn civic engagement.

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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

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Social studies is more than just a subject—it provides the foundation for understanding and engaging with the world around us. According to the National Council for Social Studies (NCSS) , social studies is the integrated study of social sciences and humanities to promote civic competence.