This guide supports district leaders in evaluating social studies materials beyond surface-level coverage. It emphasizes inquiry, relevance, and opportunities for critical thinking and civic engagement.

Leaders can use this guide to ensure social studies purchases support meaningful learning experiences and align with instructional frameworks like inquiry-based learning.

Key Benefits

With this guide, leaders can:

• Prioritize inquiry-driven instructional materials.
• Ensure content supports multiple perspectives and source analysis.
• Evaluate relevance to current events and civic life.
• Identify opportunities for discussion and student engagement.
• Select materials that build historical and civic reasoning skills.

Who Should Use This Guide

This resource is designed for:

• District social studies leaders.
• Curriculum and instructional teams.
• School administrators overseeing content adoption.