Recognition and Reviews

Independent organizations and state agencies rigorously review our social studies and science programs, ensuring TCI meets the highest standards.

Recognized by Independent Organizations

TCI’s commitment to quality is confirmed by independent, third-party reviews. Leading organizations evaluate our programs to ensure they meet the needs of teachers and students across the country.

Learning List

Learning List provides independent reviews of K-12 instructional materials and online courses. To see Learning List’s professional reviews and alignment reports for our products, go to Learninglist.com.

Read the Summary for TCI’s K-5 Programs

Read the Summary for TCI’s 6-8 Programs

Summary for TCI’s 9-12 Programs (Coming Soon)

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Landscape Evaluations

TCI participates in national landscape reports and state-level evaluations to demonstrate that our programs are high-quality, research-based, and standards-aligned.

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Social Studies Curriculum Review Landscape – American Institutes for Research

TCI is recognized by the American Institutes for Research as one of the core social studies curriculum providers used nationwide, reflecting our presence and adoption in classrooms across the country.

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Evaluated Quality and Standards – Massachusetts Department of Education

TCI’s social studies programs are featured in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s (DESE) K–12 History Social Science Curricular Materials Guide. The guide highlights TCI’s well-organized resources, flexible lesson options, and effective supports for diverse learners.

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Recent State Approvals

TCI submits our programs for official state review and approval to make sure we meet local requirements and provide the support educators need. Explore recent approvals.

Oregon Social Studies Adoption

TCI’s K–12 Social Studies programs are now approved statewide. Our high-quality curriculum meets Oregon’s standards and supports inquiry, analysis, and civic engagement.

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Idaho Science Adoption

TCI’s K–8 Science programs have been approved in Idaho and align closely with Idaho Content Standards for Science, helping students build strong science skills.

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Mississippi Social Studies Adoption

Mississippi reviewers recognized TCI’s high-quality K–12 Social Studies programs for fostering critical thinking, inquiry-based learning, and active engagement. Our materials adapt to local needs by integrating Mississippi history, standards, and district goals.

Explore the K-6 and 7-12 Reports

ISTE-Certified Programs

The ISTE Seal serves as a mark of high-quality product design for solutions that enable and guide high-quality learning. ISTE awards a seal only after an extensive analysis conducted by trained ISTE reviewers that ensures a product meets all critical elements under specific review criteria. By earning the ISTE Seal, ISTE verifies that TCI’s programs:

  • Promote critical technology skills.
  • Support the use of technology in appropriate ways.
  • Incorporate digital pedagogy and the learning sciences.
  • Address key elements of tech usability, user experience and user interface.
  • Align to ISTE Standards in specific ways.

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