Building Knowledge

In this episode we talk to Casey Churchill, principal at Liberty Common School in Fort Collins, Colorado. Liberty Common School is a Core Knowledge School of Distinction and also employs a Classical Model. In our interview, Casey gives insight into how Core Knowledge can fit into this educational framework. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.c...

This interview with Dr. Dan Franck explores the rational for the creation of the CKSci curriculum for grades K-5 and previews our new 6-8 Science Literacy Program. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreKnowledgeFoundation Follow us on Instagram: htt...

In the second and final part of our interview with Dr. E.D. Hirsch we discuss the issue of quality teacher preparation in the United States.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoreKnowledgeFoundation Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com...

In Part 1 of this interview, Dr. Hirsch discusses the importance of knowledge based schooling in America today. At 94 Dr. Hirsch still has a lot to say on this subject and much more.  We also talk about his latest book American Ethnicity which will available later this Spring through the Core Knowledge Foundation.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts...