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Professional Development

Teacher professional development options seem endless—a quick online search brings up more choices than anyone could possibly sort through. But not all PD is created equal. Far too often, teachers find themselves in passive, “sit-and-get” sessions that check a box

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TCI Features

The school year may be winding down, but we're still hard at work on updates behind the scenes. When you return in the fall, you’ll see new features ready to support you—like the new Grades page, correlations, and enhanced tools

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TCI Updates

For Spring 2025, we’re excited to introduce new features based on your feedback. These updates will help you teach key social studies skills, streamline assigning and grading, and improve administrative tasks. Sign in to your TCI teacher account to

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Social Studies

Discover how integrating social studies and science into K-5 literacy instruction boosts reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

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Science

See how science instruction enhances literacy by improving vocabulary, reading comprehension, and analytical thinking through inquiry-based learning.

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Social Studies

Struggling to fit social studies and science into the school day? Explore strategies to overcome barriers and integrate content-rich instruction.

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Social Studies

Discover how integrating social studies and science into K-5 literacy instruction boosts reading comprehension, vocabulary, and critical thinking.

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Teacher Resources

Starting your teaching career can be overwhelming, but the right support helps you plan lessons, avoid burnout, and build a strong foundation for success.

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Social Studies

We’re thrilled to share a review of TCI’s History Alive! The Ancient World from a middle school teacher featured on WeAreTeachers Teachers Picks.

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Professional Development

Discover active learning: what it is, key strategies, and how it boosts critical thinking, engagement, and student success.

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Social Studies

Learn the best practices for boosting student achievement, teacher effectiveness, and long-term success with inquiry-based learning and engaging curriculum features.

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Professional Development

Discover how gamification and game-based learning can transform your class. Explore the benefits, core components, and easy starter ideas.

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