Our latest Exploros Educator Spotlight is Matt Boedeker, who teaches 9th-grade World Geography at Monterey High School in Lubbock, TX. Matt emphasizes how Social Studies helps us understand the connections between people and places, highlighting the importance of these connections in our global community. By integrating technology like Exploros in »
table, th, td { border:1px solid black; padding:5px; vertical-align: top; } The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has officially recognized Exploros as a valid Teacher Incentive Allotment (TIA) 3rd-Party Assessment Option for Social Studies. This acknowledgment opens doors for educators looking to leverage Exploros for enhancing their teaching methodologies and potentially »
In our latest feature highlighting exceptional Social Studies educators, we're excited to present Christopher Blake Waller, more commonly known by his middle name, Blake. Blake brings a dynamic approach to teaching 8th-grade US History at Center ISD, emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and the ability to draw connections from »
After an exciting weekend at the Houston Independent School District's (HISD) For Teachers, By Teachers Social Studies Conference, we at Exploros want to thank everyone who joined us. This year’s theme, "Cultivating Genius: Reimagining Social Studies Education," sparked lively discussions among educators, experts, and all of us passionate about »
In our ongoing series of interviews with outstanding Social Studies educators, we are thrilled to introduce Sarah Mahoney, a dedicated teacher who wears multiple hats for The University of Texas Charter School System. Sarah serves as the Social Studies, Math, and Special Education Lead teacher for students grades 5-11. Q1: »
We're thrilled to put the spotlight on Itamar Tabenkin, our Vice President of Operations. With a rich background in the tech industry and an extensive career path, Itamar has played a crucial role in shaping the success of Exploros. Let's dive into a conversation with Itamar as he shares insights »
What is SOC 2 Compliance? In short, SOC 2 is a voluntary compliance standard for technology companies with cloud-based products and specifies how an organization should manage customer data. The compliance guidelines set by the AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) ensure services are secure, available, and confidential and »
Women have always been key figures in shaping our world, and it's important to shine a light on their contributions, especially during Women's History Month. That's why Exploros, along with our partner XTRA Weekly, is excited to bring you some special lessons this month. Exploros is all about making learning »
We appreciate the opportunity to have participated in yet another exceptional conference hosted by the Region 4 Social Studies department. Held on January 27, 2024, at the Merrell Center in Katy ISD, the event stood out as a celebration of excellence, innovation, and collaboration. The resonating theme, "Social Studies for »
African Americans have had a significant impact on American History regardless of the month! But if your emphasizing contributions this February, we have assembled some experiences that may be of interest. Exploros empowers students to actively contribute in the classroom through social media-style postings. Each student's diverse background and real-life »
We are excited for you to meet Sue Reiss, our dedicated Director of Curriculum Development at Exploros. Delve into her professional journey and gain valuable insights as she shares her role in shaping our impactful Social Studies curriculum. How long have you been with Exploros? Since its founding in 2013. »
From evaluating historical events to examining different cultural perspectives, social studies plays a pivotal role in fostering critical thinking skills in students. By engaging with a wide range of topics, students are encouraged to analyze, question, and form informed opinions, thereby nurturing their ability to think critically. In today's ever-changing »
At the core of Exploros SOCIAL Social Studies lies a commitment to fostering meaningful conversations, placing every student's voice at the forefront. Facilitated by technology, this dynamic interaction shapes powerful standards-based learning experiences, creating a dynamic and inclusive social studies classroom. The chart below illustrates how Exploros excels in key »
In the ever-evolving realm of education, igniting student engagement remains an enduring challenge for educators. Enter Exploros, where we harness the transformative power of technology to bring to life SOCIAL Social Studies—yes, you read that right, it's not a typo! We are keenly aware of the pivotal role of »
We just returned from the vibrant city of Nashville, TN where the 103rd National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Annual Conference unfolded at the Music City Center. We are still buzzing with the energy of educators, the rhythm of collaboration, and the harmonious theme that echoed throughout: "Social Studies: »
Increasing student voice in the classroom poses a challenge for educators, prompting us to explore effective strategies to amplify and foster active student participation. In a thought-provoking article by Shane Safir featured on the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD) website, titled "Cultivating a Pedagogy of Student Voice," Safir »
The TXCSS Fall Conference 2023, which took place last week at the Royal Sonesta Houston Galleria in Houston, Texas, was a truly memorable event for all of us at Exploros. This annual gathering of educators, teachers, and organizations dedicated to the advancement of social studies education provided an invaluable opportunity »
BOSTON - Sept. 3, 2020 Exploros™, the K12 learning experience platform, has released a new American History course as part of the Exploros Social Studies Bundle of over 650 lessons. Exploros is a social instructional platform that assists teachers by staging powerful learning experiences in the face-to-face or remote device-enabled »
BOSTON, MA, May 21, 2020. Exploros, the teacher-guided, social learning experience platform for K12, announced that it was chosen as a finalist for the 2020 EdTech Trendsetter Award by EdTech Digest. This year's finalists and winners were narrowed from the larger field and judged based on various criteria, including: pedagogical »
Boston, MA, May 8, 2020. Exploros, the K12 learning experience platform, is excited to collaborate with Lenovo, a global leader in educational technology, as a classroom orchestration and remote learning solution for schools in North and South America. As a teacher-guided, social instructional platform, Exploros assists teachers in staging powerful »
29% State-Testing Gains for Nineteen Thousand Students in Texas with the Majority of Students Designated as At-Risk or Economically Disadvantaged Austin, TX, August 8, 2019. Exploros, the K12 learning experience platform, delivers remarkable impact for middle school campuses across Texas. In a recent case study based on publicly available campus-level »
Exploros is proud to announce that we now have users in half of the districts in Texas and students have shared their TEKS-based social studies posts within classrooms over 10 million times! (ELAR curriculum coming soon - see below). Last year, campuses that used our Social Studies consistently had an »
How does it work? Teachers teach 5E-model lessons using free Exploros Texas Social Studies learning experiences designed from the TEKS Students actively participate in the learning experiences using devices and social media skills – reading articles, developing graphic organizers and other responses, and answering assessments, while also engaging in classroom dialog. »
Texas educators review the major challenges facing social studies instruction today and the innovative Exploros approach. CHALLENGE: The amount of social studies content is impacting quality instruction When asked to identify the primary challenge facing social studies instruction in the state today, Texas educators consistently pointed to the depth and »
Exploros brings together educational technology and professional services to empower learners and educators through increased engagement and informed instructional practices. Our theory of action is based on the work of social psychologist Lev Vygotsky who identified a connection between social interactions and cognitive development. We posit that by expanding the »
Exploros Increases 8th Grade Social Studies STAAR Scores by 17% Across Multiple Districts Summary Campuses that systemically implemented Exploros for 3-9 months gained an average of 8.5 points on STAAR in 2017 (17.3% increase) whereas the state average was a decrease of 3 points (5%). Background During the »