Building Knowledge

Building Knowledge

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Building Knowledge episodes

  • The Importance of a Knowledge Rich Curriculum-An Interview with Natalie Wexler

    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. 

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    39 min
  • Interview with Enrique Flores-Galbis-author of 90 Miles to Havana

    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.

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    26 min
  • CKSci Middle School Preview with Dr. Dan Franck CKSci editorial director

    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.

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    22 min
  • Core Knowledge in an International Setting- An Interview with Gina Anderson, TASIS Portugal Core Knowledge Curriculum Coordinator

    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.

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    23 min
  • Interview with Lulu Delarce author of Us in Progress

    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.luludelacre.com/

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    35 min
  • Core Knowledge in a Catholic School Setting-An Interview with Mickie Shores

    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. 

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    26 min
  • Where is London Anyway?- a chat with Gerald Terrell

    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.

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    23 min
  • CKLA Middle School-An Interview with Linda Bevilacqua, President of the Core Knowledge Foundation

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

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    47 min
  • What's Happening at the Core Knowledge Foundation-Summer Edition

    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.

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    2 min
  • Social Studies Instruction and Reading Comprehension-An Interview with Adam Tyner

    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-comprehension

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    33 min

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Building Knowledge explores the mission and vision of the Core Knowledge Foundation through its content and the schools that utilize it.

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