Building an educator-led movement in social studies begins with a shared commitment to promote historical thinking, inquiry-based instruction, and vertical alignment. Teachers can lead this movement by collaborating across grade levels to design coherent learning progressions that build students’ ability to analyze sources, make evidence-based claims, and engage in historical reasoning. Professional learning communities (PLCs), curriculum mapping, and cross-grade lesson studies empower educators to take ownership of instructional improvement. By grounding teaching in inquiry—using compelling questions and authentic sources—educators foster curiosity, critical thinking, and civic engagement. When educators lead the charge, change becomes rooted in classroom realities rather than top-down mandates. Celebrating and sharing classroom successes through workshops, blogs, and professional networks can build momentum and invite more teachers into the movement. Ultimately, this educator-led approach ensures that social studies remains a powerful space for developing informed, thoughtful citizens ready to engage with the complexities of the past and present.