Building Knowledge

In this episode we talking with Dr. Virginia Loh Hagan about her newest book A is for Asian American. We discuss the book’s unique layout and how all teachers can use this book to explore the hardships and the joys of the ADIPA community with their students. If you are interested in purchasing the book, here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Asian-American-Pacific-Islander-Alphabet/dp/1534111379...

In this episode we get a chance to talk with Julie Freickert veteran homeschooler and creator of the Homeschool Work Plan website. We discuss what parents should consider when thinking about homeschooling with Core Knowledge as well as the vast supports Julie’s website offers. The link to her website is: https://homeschoolworkplans.com/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star re...

In this episode we are chatting with Linda Bevilacqua, President of the Core Knowledge Foundation about the new 2023 edition of the Core Knowledge Sequence. 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://ww...

In today's episode we are chatting with Camy Stirling, first grade teacher and curriculum coordinator at Brevard Academy in Brevard North Carolina. We talk about the challenges created by having to be in the classroom full time and also being tasked to support teachers in the implementation of Core Knowledge with fidelity. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: htt...

In today’s episode we are chatting with Shirley Taylor, senior education director at the Apollo Theater. Shirley shares with us information about the Apollo’s in person and distance learning education programs. Shirley also shares with us a bit of the history surrounding this world famous theater. Here is the link to the Apollo theater education programs. https://www.apollotheater.org/education/ I...

In this episode we are chatting with Gina Disipio, principal at Hirsch Academy in South Scottsdale, Arizona. Gina’s journey with Core Knowledge began as a teacher, then an academic coach and now as the principal at Hirsch Academy (named for Dr. E.D. Hirsch). We discuss a range of topics from EL supports to rebooting Core Knowledge in a school that has had turnover in its administration. If you are...

As we at the Core Knowledge Foundation Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to share with you a reading selection from 90 Miles to Havana from our CKLA grade 6 materials. This Selection was edited out of the final publication but was a favorite of its author, Enrique Flores Galbis. Enrique was excited to share it with our listeners. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five...

In honor of Constitution Day,  we are chatting with Lisa Malaquin Prey, who while teaching in a Core Knowledge school, became a citizen of the United States. Lisa shares her story with us and how Core Knowledge helped her on her journey. Here is the link to the video Lisa refers to in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five sta...

In this episode we are chatting with Dr. Virgina Loh-Hagan, co-executive director of the Asian American Education Project, which provides lesson plans and professional development around Asian American studies for grades K-12 on their website: https://asianamericanedu.org/Dr. Loh-Hagan talks about the project and all it provides for teachers as well as how teachers can make time to include APDIA t...

In this episode we speak with Tim Bailey and Corey Winchester from the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History about the Hamilton Education Program. This program takes the musical Hamilton as a jumping off point to provide an unique and engaging experience for students that not only supports access to historical knowledge but also allows students to let their creativity shine and dream big. Y...

In this episode we are talking with Natalie Wexler, speaker and author of the best-selling book, The Knowledge Gap. Natalie shares with what has changed and not changed since the book was published in 2019. We also talk about how all of us can continue to advocate for knowledge rich curriculum and how knowledge continues to be the missing piece in increasing reading comprehension abilities.  If yo...

In this episode we talk with Enrique Flores-Galbis, best selling author of the book 90 Miles to Havana, which is part of CKLA Grade 6. We discuss how Enrique decided to write this book as well talk about the importance of its message in today's world. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow...

In this episode we discuss the new middle CKSci curriculum with Dr. Dan Franck, CKSci editorial director. We learn about the unique additional Core Knowledge has made to the Open Sci Ed materials, science literacy. Dan shares what science literacy means and why it is so important for our students today. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/u...

In this episode was are talking with Gina Anderson, Core Knowledge Curriculum Coordinator at TASIS Portugal. We discuss the successes and the challenges that TASIS Portugal has faced in implementing Core Knowledge in an International setting. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Faceboo...

In this episode we are talking with Lulu Delarce, New York Times best selling author and writer of Us in Progress, one of the trade books used in our CKLA grade 8 materials. We discuss the creation of this collection of short stories as well as the importance of the topics covered in selections in the Latino community and beyond. To learn more about Lulu Delarce, check out her website: https://www...

In this episode we are talking with Micki Shore, curriculum director at All Saints Catholic School in Canton, Michigan. Mickie shares with her schools journey with Core Knowledge and successful implementation and how this curriculum can fit into a religious education setting.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledg...

In this episode we are chatting with Gerald Terrell, school support specialist at the Core Knowledge Foundation.  Gerald shares with us a story from the summer of 1955 and his first steps on his journey to building his own base of knowledge. 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...

In this episode we are chatting with Linda Bevilacqua, President of the Core Knowledge Foundation about the CKLA Middle School materials. 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/cor...

Find out everything that is happening at the Core Knowledge Foundation this summer, including what new materials that will available for purchase and free download. 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: ht...

In this episode we speak to Adam Tyner, Ph. D, associate director of research at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Adam shares with us some of the finding from the Social Studies Instruction and Reading Comprehension: Evidence from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study (9/2020) The full report can be found here: https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/resources/social-studies-instruction-and-reading...

In this episode we are chatting with Hannah Lovely, a graduate of a Core Knowledge School and a college student who is pursuing a degree in history for secondary education. We discuss her early Core Knowledge education as well as how Core Knowledge has influenced her career path. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowl...

In this episode with talk with Dr. Lari Dean principal at John Adams Elementary School, one of three Core Knowledge Schools in the Riverside Unified School District in Riverside, CA.  Lari shares with us her journey with Core Knowledge and offers suggestions and advice for strong implementation. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas...

In today's episode we are Speaking with John Holdren, who is the writer  of our Core Classics series which includes several works by William Shakespeare. We learn about how these works are adapted in order to be accessible to young readers and why Shakespeare is so important to a knowledge rich education. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.appl...

In this episode we talk with Stephanie Musser, Founder and CEO of Candeo Schools in Arizona. We discuss how Candeo uses all three Core Knowledge curricula and discuss how leaders can support their teachers in strong Core Knowledge implementation.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Fa...

In this episode we chat with Kelly Romm, a second grade teacher and curriculum coordinator  at  Grayhawk Elementary, in the Paradise Valley School District in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kelly tells us about her role at Grayhawk as well as the role that parents play in the success of Core Knowledge at the school. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.co...