Breaking Down the TEKS: Texas Social Studies Standards for Grades 3-5
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If reading the newly updated TEKS is making your head spin, let's break it down together and make a game plan before the new school year begins.
Episode Highlights
- When the new updates go into effect
- Topics we MUST cover
- Topics we CAN cover if time allows
- Breaking down the 8 strands
- How to support STAAR testing at the secondary levels
Resources and Links
Additional reading on this topic is available on the TEA website
For more information about the 2024 update, here is a helpful YouTube video:
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