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09/09/2025

Fly a drone. Catch a mob boss. Explore the Midnight Museum.

These are just a few of the 18 free Learning Interactions you can try out now.

They’re designed to save you prep time and keep students curious, engaged, and thinking critically.

✨ Give them a try (no login required): https://bit.ly/3UQX9vm

09/07/2025

If you had to pick, who’s getting your vote from this bench? ⤵️

We know it’s tough. We’re curious to hear the first name that pops in your head.

Share below and see what other teachers say.

09/03/2025

Are you tired of calling on the same 4 students? We get it.

Active learning doesn’t mean chaos. It just means more students thinking out loud.

✅ Try Think‑Pair‑Share
✅ Use response cards to get 100% participation
✅ Add guided notes to keep everyone with you

You don’t need new tech or tools. Just a few tweaks = more engagement.

🔗 Get more insights and tips: https://bit.ly/3H5tj2S

09/02/2025

You don’t need flashy tricks to keep students engaged.

Instead, make learning feel relevant, important, and connected to their lives.

When students see the purpose behind what they’re learning, they naturally lean in.

08/31/2025

Never Have I Ever: Social Studies Teacher Edition 🤣

Confession time… how many points are you racking up?

✅ Acted out a simulation with way too much commitment
✅ Had to explain the Cold War wasn’t fought in winter
✅ Lost sleep over whether to teach by theme or chronology

Drop your score in the comments and tag a fellow history teacher to see if they can beat you!

08/28/2025

Tell us your Labor Day plans in three emojis. 🏖️

08/27/2025

Our 𝘉𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘚𝘤𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘈𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦! K–8 program has won Best of STEM: Hands-on Learning for K–8 in the Educators Pick Best of STEM® 2025 Awards!

This recognition means so much because it’s chosen by STEM educators themselves. 💜

Here’s to the teachers who make science come alive every day. We are celebrating this win with you. Help us celebrate! 🎊

08/22/2025

Did you hear? 📣 There’s a brand-new feature inside TCI, and it’s already a teacher favorite.

Brian Thomas, TCI learning designer, shows you how our new text translation feature works. ⤵️

📚 Translate and listen to any reading in 40+ languages
⚡ Just highlight and click—it’s that simple
💬 Great for multilingual learners, easy for teachers

See why teachers are calling this a game-changer. 👀

08/21/2025

You get to go to dinner with one historical figure. Who is it?

08/20/2025

Science teachers, we got a free webinar just for you: https://bit.ly/3UTaHWQ

Ever tried combining simulations and hands-on activities in your lessons? It’s a powerful combo, and we’re breaking it all down in this live event.

📅 Aug 27, 4 pm PT | 7 pm ET
💻 Hands-On, Minds-On: Using Simulations to Complement Investigations

✅ Real classroom examples
🧪 Tips for deeper understanding
🙋 Q&A with TCI science experts

Have any questions about how to use simulations in your classroom? Drop them in the comments, and we may be able to get our presenters to answer them live. 👇

TCI's social studies and science curriculum resources and programs are revolutionizing teaching and learning in classrooms and distance learning environments.

08/18/2025

Bring the history of Labor Day to life in your classroom. 🇺🇸

Get free access here: https://bit.ly/40N8ika

Explore the stories of six influential labor organizers and their impact on the labor movement. You’ll get:

✅ 3 Free Lessons: How Do Americans Celebrate?, The Labor Movement, and Human Capital and the Labor Market
✅ 6 Inspiring Biographies: May Chen, Nelson Cruikshank, Gilberto Gerena Valentín, Dolores Huerta, Larry Itliong, and Rose Schneiderman
✅ 3 Additional Resources: Articles and short videos about Labor Day and unions

Perfect for social studies classrooms looking to connect history with civic engagement.

08/15/2025

📅 FREE Webinar: Building a Positive Classroom Environment

Register now → https://bit.ly/3UT8YRm

Join veteran educator Melanie Sutherland on August 21 at 3 pm PT | 6 pm ET for a practical, uplifting session on how to create a welcoming classroom culture from day one.

You’ll walk away with:
💬 Tips to build trust and relationships
🧠 Tools to support student risk-taking
✨ Strategies to boost engagement and belonging

Whether you’re new to teaching or looking for a fresh perspective, this session will leave you inspired and ready.

Let’s kick off the school year with joy. See you there! 💜