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Overview
inquirED provides an inquiry-based K–5 social studies curriculum developed by teachers for teachers. It offers student-led investigations across history, civics, geography, and economics while integrating literacy and aligning with national standards. The curriculum supports culturally responsive instruction by connecting learning to students’ lived experiences and interests. It also includes professional learning programs and tools to help educators adopt inquiry-based teaching practices. Overall, inquirED aims to give all students engaging social studies experiences and build essential content knowledge and future-ready skills.
About inquirED
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$6.2M
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Founded
2017
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What believers are saying
- Oregon's 2026 implementation year for new social studies standards expands buying urgency.
- inquirED's free pilot program lowers district adoption friction and accelerates reviews.
- Updated 2026 product pages show active expansion into Pre-K/TK, K-2, and middle school.
What critics are saying
- inquirED last raised only $6.16 million in November 2023, limiting scale capital.
- Bellevue's recommendation still needed School Board approval in June 2026.
- SFUSD kept History Alive for middle grades, signaling inquirED lost that larger adoption.
What makes inquirED unique
- inquirED pairs inquiry-based social studies with literacy through Inquiry Journeys and Inkwell.
- Bellevue Schools recommended InquirED Elementary Program for K-5 adoption in April 2026.
- SFUSD selected InquirEd for elementary piloting after scoring its inquiry, literacy, and culture fit.
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Funding
Total Funding
$6.2M
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Industry Average
Funded Over
1 Rounds
Benefits
Health Insurance
401(k) Company Match
Remote Work Options
Home Office Stipend
Growth & Insights and Company News
6 month growth
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↓ -1%2 year growth
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About inquirED
Industries
Consulting
Education
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
Early VC
Total Funding
$6.2M
Headquarters
Dayton, Ohio
Founded
2017
inquirED is Hiring for 3 Jobs on Simplify!
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