Civics Professional Development Social Studies 
HistoryRewriter
DECEMBER 5, 2024
This month on The Social Studies Show Adam and I will talk about How to Talk Bridgey a report that shares lessons for using civic terms without alienating segments of your audience. The guide summarizes five years of research on civic language and can help teachers facilitate more productive classroom dialogue.
TCI
FEBRUARY 13, 2025
Selecting high-quality instructional materials (HQIM) for social studies is one of the most impactful decisions a district can make. With the right HQIM, students develop critical thinking skills, engage meaningfully with historical content, and become informed citizens ready to tackle complex societal issues.
TCI
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Civic education is the cornerstone of a functioning democracy, yet recent evaluations reveal significant gaps in how it is taught across the nation. High-quality civics and U.S. history instruction is essential for developing informed, engaged citizens who can navigate the complexities of modern society.
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
Elementary education has traditionally prioritized English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics, often sidelining social studies. However, recent research highlights the crucial role of social studies instruction in developing strong reading skills.
TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
While English language arts (ELA) and mathematics dominate daily schedules, subjects like social studies and science are often sidelined. If you want to explore this topic in greater depth, check out our eBook, Rethinking Literacy in K-5 Classrooms: How Social Studies and Science Drive Academic Success.
The Hechinger Report
JULY 11, 2018
Experts say that requires regular and high-quality social studies lessons, starting in kindergarten, to teach kids to be critical thinkers and communicators who know how to take meaningful action. Most states either don’t test social studies, or the social studies test doesn’t really count toward adequate yearly progress.”.
C3 Teachers
MARCH 14, 2025
That search led us to the Inquiry Design Model (IDM), an approach that shifts Social Studies from rote memorization to deep, student-driven inquiry. As an administrator in a very large district, I found my content competing with other disciplines for professional development time.
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