Inquiry-based programs where students analyze primary sources, build evidence-based arguments, and take part in rich discussion, in print and digital.
See the Social Studies overviewSee how TCI engages all learners and provides comprehensive teach support to Bring Learning Alive! in K-12 classrooms.
Active learning, teacher-ready lessons, and a high-quality curriculum have always been at the heart of TCI. The new programs are sharper, more consistent, and built as a true K-12 system.
Bring Science Alive! is phenomena-driven and NGSS-aligned. Every unit opens on an anchoring phenomenon, then students investigate it the way scientists do.
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In this lesson from our Bring Science Alive! Weather and Climate program, students create their own wind, build a balloon barometer, and track atmospheric pressure.
Self-paced courses, live events, and opportunities to connect with or lead other educators — support that continues long after implementation week.
Join Brian Thomas and Loyal Frazier on October 20 at 6 pm ET for practical ways to help students evaluate sources and the growing volume of online and AI-generated information.
Research-backed guidance on the questions districts are actually asking — from HQIM adoption to AI in the classroom.
Michael Washington, a 22-year classroom veteran, sees differentiation as how a lesson itself, built through active learning strategies, can reach every student in the room at once.
Built by teachers, for teachers.
Bringing Learning Alive! since 1989.
Megan Forbes is in her 15th year of teaching, and the program bends to how she wants to teach that day. Some days, that's the textbook and interactive notebook. Other days it's a Video Activity.
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October 28, 2026
The real question behind every classroom tool: does it build human interaction? Human interaction in the classroom the foundation of learning and durable skills like communication and collaboration.
Read More about How Human Interaction in the Classroom Builds Durable Skills
August 24, 2026
Michael Washington, a 22-year classroom veteran now at TCI, sees differentiation as how a lesson itself, built through active learning strategies, can reach every student in the room at once.
Read More about How Built-In Curriculum Supports Are Changing Differentiation in K-12 Classrooms
July 29, 2026
The new school year is here, and we’ve introduced several enhancements designed to make your experience even better. Each one was developed out of feedback from teachers like you. Keep reading for an overview of what’s new for the 2026-27 school year and why it matters.
Read More about What’s New for 2026-27: A Quick Guide to Our Latest Features
June 23, 2026
Learn how strong curriculum and active learning prepare students for an AI-driven world, and where AI fits as a classroom tool.
Read More about How Active Learning Prepares Students for an AI-Driven World
June 12, 2026
See how built-in multilingual access helped Hillsboro support English Learners (ELs) and maintain consistent instruction district-wide.
Read More about Why Multilingual Curriculum Access Matters During District Implementation
June 3, 2026
Discover how gradual rollout and teacher-led support helped Hillsboro School District drive social studies curriculum adoption across K-12 classrooms.
Read More about Why Teacher Buy-In Matters During District-Wide Curriculum Implementation
May 28, 2026
How alignment, multilingual access, and daily use shape social studies curriculum adoption across K-12 classrooms.
Read More about How One District Built an Aligned Approach to Social Studies
May 19, 2026
Upcoming Tools for the New School Year Guided by real teacher feedback, TCI is delivering new features this fall designed to simplify daily routines and better support every learner in the classroom. Every feature this fall addresses something teachers have asked
Read More about Expanded Reading Levels, Smarter Assessments, and More: A Sneak Peek at TCI’s Fall 2026 Features
March 20, 2026
How social studies strengthens literacy in K–5 classrooms through background knowledge, inquiry skills, and structured active learning.
Read More about Making Social Studies Work Within the Elementary Literacy Block
January 12, 2026
How can we connect to the ongoing story of America? Over 250 years, people and events—from early visionaries to today’s communities—have helped shape the nation. As the 250th anniversary of American independence approaches, educators have a special opportunity to help
Read More about Teaching 250 Years: Engaging Students at Every Level
December 19, 2025
We’re excited to introduce new features based on your feedback, including a New Grades page, correlations, and enhanced tools for accessibility.
Read More about New Year, New Tools: TCI Updates and Teacher Favorites for 2026
September 9, 2025
There’s something special about third grade in Michigan. It’s the perfect time for students to start asking, “Why is Michigan the way it is?” and see how people, places, and choices shape our daily lives. But teaching social studies isn’t
Read More about Bringing Michigan’s History Alive in the Classroom