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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
- The July 2026 website says Inquiry Journeys is used across the country.
- Jan. 5, 2026 Iowa City post shows districts still buying inquiry-based social studies.
- Free pilots and teacher professional learning lower adoption friction during 2026 curriculum reviews.
What critics are saying
- A-Street and Reach Capital backed only $6.16 million in 2023, limiting scale.
- Large curriculum vendors like McGraw Hill and Savvas can bundle social studies with ELA.
- If district adoption slows, this niche curriculum business faces existential revenue concentration risk.
What makes inquirED unique
- Teacher-built Inquiry Journeys K–5 blends social studies, literacy, and inquiry design.
- July 2026 site offers free K–5 pilots plus implementation coaching for districts.
- Middle School World History extends the same inquiry model beyond elementary grades.
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Funding
Total Funding
$6.2M
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Funded Over
1 Rounds
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Remote Work Options
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6 month growth
↓ -1%1 year growth
↓ -4%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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