New Changes to the TEKS Social Studies Standards in 2024
The Social Studies Teacher Podcast · Kirsten Hammond, The Southern Teach LLC
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Show Notes
In November of 2022, the State Board of Education in Texas approved significant revisions to the Social Studies Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills (TEKS) for implementation in the 2024-2025 school year.
Let’s dive into what’s changing, what’s staying the same, and how you can implement these standards in your classroom.
Episode Highlights
- What was the focus of the social studies TEKS revisions?
- Are there any major changes in the social studies TEKS for 2024?
- SS TEKS additions and changes for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade
- Ideas to implement social studies TEKS changes
- How the Smart and Simple Social Studies Guided Curriculum can help
Resources and Links
Source: https://tea.texas.gov/academics/subject-areas/social-studies
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