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TCI
MARCH 25, 2025
While English language arts (ELA) and mathematics dominate daily schedules, subjects like social studies and science are often sidelined. However, research increasingly shows that integrating knowledge-rich instruction across subjects is essential for improving literacy, critical thinking, and overall student success.
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.
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Dangerously Irrelevant
MAY 31, 2017
Some folks know that I started my education career as a middle school Social Studies teacher in Charlotte, North Carolina. For instance, if I was teaching Social Studies today… My students and I definitely would be tapping into an incredible diversity of online resources. Washington University in St. And so on… .
The Hechinger Report
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
More schools around the country, from Baltimore to Michigan to Colorado , are adopting these content-filled lessons to teach geography, astronomy and even art history. The science and social studies topics should be sequenced so that the ideas build upon each other, and paired with vocabulary that will be useful in the future.
TCI
MAY 6, 2025
Thankfully, TCIs K-5 Social Studies Alive! programs have become a standout favorite among elementary educators, earning glowing reviews for their engaging, interactive, and effective approach to teaching social studies. The TCI Difference: Highlights from Social Studies Alive! Social Studies Alive!
TCI
SEPTEMBER 16, 2024
Building a toolbox of teaching strategies can help educators meet the needs of students and bring social studies to life. By integrating activities that require movement and discussion, educators can foster critical thinking and deeper engagement with the material.
ED Surge
OCTOBER 9, 2023
Plenty of students find social studies lessons a bit dull. Brown loves — and has long loved — learning about history, civics, geography and government, in part because he had teachers who brought infectious energy and enthusiasm to those lessons. history class and had always enjoyed my social studies classes.
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