In this episode, we will be delving into the incredible narratives of Maya Angelou and Harriet Tubman through our Voices in History Biography Series with author Glenda Armand. From Maya Angelou's poetic brilliance to Harriet Tubman's heroic eff...

In this episode we explore latest biography in the Voices in History series focusing on the legendary Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Author Kathy Erskine sheds light on the incredible life and legacy of this iconic figure, ...

In this episode we are speaking with author Nancy Churnin about our newest book in our Voices in History Series, Vincent Van Gogh. We learn not only about Vincent's art, but also his life and his special connection with his family.To lea...

In this episode, we delve into the biographies of Dorthea Dix and Alexander Hamilton in our Voices in History Series. Author Anne Marie Pace brings to life the remarkable journeys of these two historical icons, shedding light on their lasting i...

In this episode, we will be exploring  "Collection of Tales: Tales from Latin America and the Caribbean." With author Silva Lopez.  Get ready to embark on a journey through enchanting stories that celebrate the rich culture and traditions of th...

Core Knowledge is committed to creating literate citizens through the implementation of knowledge-building curricula. History and geography have been a large component of that effort. Now, to help deepen students’ knowledge building and ...

We are pleased to announce our first national conference in over a decade! To get more information checkout out conference webpage. To learn m...

In this episode, we talk with Stacy Hoeflich, librarian at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria, Virginia. Stacy takes us through how she supports students and teachers with Core Knowledge and how the library is an essential component...

In this episode, we chat with Matthew Spahn, an instructional coach at Lincoln Charter Academy in Arvada, Colorado. We discuss how he supports middle school teachers and instruction, and since Lincoln Academy has been a Core Knowledge school fo...

March 22, 2024, is Dr. Hirsch's 96th birthday!  In honor of this, we are looking back at our first two interviews with the person responsible for Core Knowledge. 

In this episode, we talk with Tempest Neu Collins, founder of Doodles Academy, a non-profit that provides resour...

On this episode, we chatted with Sara Holdren, who was tasked with adapting the book Anne of Green Gables for the Core Knowledge Foundation. We had a fascinating conversation about what it took to take this story from its original form to our n...

In this episode, we talk with Mary Catherine Sauer, a founder of four charter schools in North Carolina.  Mary Catherine shared her varied experiences with each of her charter schools and how Core Knowledge plays an important role in all o...

In this episode, we speak with Ted Duncan, director of Brevard Academy in Brevard, North Carolina.  Ted and I had a great discussion about the role of servant leaders in an educational setting and how this type of leader can transform a sc...

In this episode, we are talking to Nikki Grant Holliman, a preschool teacher at Head of the Class Early Learning Center in Monticello, Arkansas. Nikki shares her experience with the Core Knowledge Preschool program and why it is so important to...

In this episode, we chat with Susan Smith. Susan is our Core Knowledge Licensed Professional for our preschool program. We talk about the importance of preschool in general and how the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence can even work for schools...

In this episode, we chat with Emily Bryant, Education Manager of the USS Constitution Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, about the various teacher and student resources they provide about the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy and its involv...

In this episode, we are talking with Kajal Patel Below about biliteracy and Amplify Education's Caminos product.  You can learn more about Caminos here.

In this episode, we talk with author Nancy Churnin about her latest book, Lila and the Jack O'Lantern: Halloween Comes to America.  This book is not only a sweet story about an immigrant family but also tells the story of the origins of so...

In this episode we are have a chance to talk with Peter Michaud from Noirlab. Noirlab has some amazing resources for teaching astronomy at a variety of grade levels you can take look at these resources here:

In this episode we have the chance to catch up with Dr. Dan Franck, Director of Science Curriculum for the Core Knowledge Foundation.  Dan helps us to understand what CKCompSci is and how teachers can use this new CKSci unit in their class...

In this episode we are talking with Adrienne Williams, a former CKLA  classroom teacher and a Director at Student Achievement Partners.  We discuss creating and using texts sets in conjunction with CKLA, which may seem like a daunting...

In this episode we are talking with Lauren Karas, Director of Education for the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanities Center.  The Holocaust and anti-Semitism can be difficult topics to discuss with students but Lauren has insights...

In today’s episode we are talking with Linda Bevilacqua, president of the Core Knowledge Foundation about CKLA grades 6-8. We learn more about why contemporary fiction was added to the program as well as the new primary sources units. We also l...

In this episode, we are talking with author Leslie Stall Widener about the biography she wrote about Toypurina an indigenous girl who stood up to the Mission System in early California history.  Leslie is also the illustrator of the book.