School and District Leaders Agree

Finding the right elementary social studies curriculum isn't easy. So, we've created a series of five rubrics to help you explore and evaluate your options. We've included topics and criteria that schools and districts have identified as most essential to an excellent social studies curriculum. These include:

• Inquiry-Based Instruction
• Culturally Responsive Education
• Standards-Based Instruction and Assessment
• High-Quality, Diverse Sources
• Learner Supports and Continuous PD

View an example rubric below for "Integrates Inquiry-Based Instruction." Fill out the form to download all 5 rubrics.