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Elevating Social Studies with High-Quality Instructional Materials

TCI

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.

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If I was teaching Social Studies today…

Dangerously Irrelevant

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.

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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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People’s History Teaching Stories

Zinn Education Project

Hope Koumentakos High School Social Studies Teacher, Takoma Park, Maryland I currently teach U.S. History I and II to 10th and 11th graders, respectively. Brandon Grijalva High School Social Studies Teacher, Chicago, Illinois While teaching AP U.S. We wrapped up our semester this week by holding midterm exams.

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Teaching About Palestine-Israel and the Unfolding Genocide in Gaza

Zinn Education Project

A social studies teacher uses conflicting narratives to engage students in studying the history of Palestine and Israel, focusing on the events of 1948. In my capacity as a secondary history educator, I strategically incorporated a Democracy Now! Independence or Catastrophe?