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Board previews TCI 'History Alive' social studies curriculum for public inspection ahead of adoption vote
Summary
District staff recommended previewing a TCI (History Alive) social studies curriculum for middle and high school. Teachers and curriculum reviewers praised its inquiry-based learning, interactive simulations, scaffolds for diverse learners, and built-in professional development; books will be available for public inspection before the adoption vote at the next meeting.
Administration explained the district's curriculum review process and introduced Amber Jungwirth, who walked the board through vendor review steps and classroom-alignment considerations. Jungwirth said the team reviewed ODE-approved options, attended the curriculum fair and trialed multiple vendors before the social studies team "unanimously agreed that TCI was a standout for some of the following reasons."
Reviewers praised TCI's inquiry-based lesson cycle, interactive activities and simulations, and built-in scaffolds for diverse learners and English-language learners. Staff emphasized the program's nonpartisan approach and its supports for analyzing primary sources and building evidence-based arguments. Physical copies and digital previews will remain in the district office for public review until the next board meeting, when the board expects to vote on adoption.
