Teaching with TCI: Real Stories

From hands-on activities to lively debates to digital lessons that actually work,
these stories highlight the creativity and passion of teachers using our programs.
See Active Learning in Action in California!

George Wise

Teacher on Special Assignment
Corona-Norco Unified School District

Katelin Chiarella

Elementary Teacher
Hillview Crest Elementary School

Elisa Ontiveros

Middle School Teacher
Patterson Joint Unified School District

Cindy Lopez

Middle School Teacher
Brentwood Union School District

Brian Laird

High School Teacher
Sacramento City Unified School District

Steven Lo Bue

High School Teacher
Ceres Unified School District

Teaching with TCI:
Real Impact in California

Every day, TCI teachers shape learning and inspire students in California school districts such as Glendale Unified, Los Angeles Unified, Pomona United, Fremont Unified, Fresno Unified, and more.
Explore our Science and Social Studies curriculum.

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Student Success Starts
with Active Learning

Active learning is an instructional approach that encourages students to analyze, question, and apply knowledge—instead of passively receiving information.

TCI builds on this approach, moving beyond traditional lectures to empower teachers with a curriculum that offers interactive, student-centered experiences.

Explore the benefits of active learning

More from TCI California Classrooms

Zachary Powell

“I noticed that my students were excited to come to class more than ever before. They were making connections, thinking critically, and taking ownership of their learning.”

See how Zachary is engaging and empowering his students with History Alive!

Jennifer DeGraaff

“I can say that the level of discourse has improved a lot, especially as the students progress through the grade levels. They have the language of the science and engineering practices that my kids didn’t use to have.”

See how Jennifer builds Science confidence with Bring Science Alive!

Brendan Hurd

“TCI is much more than a textbook. All textbooks offer ancillary activities at the end of every chapter. But the difference with TCI is that it is designed holistically, and everything is connected.”

See how History Alive! helps Brendan support all learners.