Building Knowledge

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Building Knowledge

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

  1. NOV 5

    New CKHG Primary Source Workbooks with Ilene Goldman Editorial Director of Social Studies

    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 expand students’ literacy skills, Core Knowledge History and Geography is introducing Primary Source Activity Books for Grades 3–6.We chat with the editorial director of Social Studies, Ilene Goldman about this new and exciting product and how you can use it i...

    14 min

  2. SEP 3

    Announcing the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference!

    We are pleased to announce our first national conference in over a decade! To get more information checkout out conference webpage. To learn more about our call for proposals check out this page. To sign up to stay in the know about all things Core Knowledge fill out this form. 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/CoreKnowledgeFoundationFollow us...

    4 min

  3. MAY 21

    How to Leverage Your School Library at a Core Knowledge School-An Interview with Stacy Hoeflich

    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 to effective Core Knowledge implementation and supports instruction and the growing of students' base of knowledge. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id16189...

    26 min

  4. MAY 7

    Instructional Coaching in Middle School-An Interview with Matthew Sphan

    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 for over two decades, Matthew tells us how they tackle many of the issues that long-time Core Knowledge Schools face. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id16189...

    25 min

  5. MAR 22

    Podcast Rewind: Happy Birthday Dr. Hirsch!

    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. 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/CoreKnowledgeFoundationFollow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coreknowledgefoundation/

    31 min

  6. MAR 12

    Incorporating Visual Arts into Your Curriculum

    In this episode, we talk with Tempest Neu Collins, founder of Doodles Academy, a non-profit that provides resources that empower educators to become advocates for high-quality art education in their schools and classrooms. Tempest and I discuss the importance of the arts in a well-rounded knowledge-based education for all students. The Doodles Academy resources can be found here.If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-k...

    28 min

  7. FEB 27

    Adapting Anne of Green Gables: An Interview with Sara Holdren

    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 newest Core Classic. 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/CoreKnowledgeFoundationFollow us on Instagr...

    37 min

  8. FEB 13

    Starting a Charter School with the Core Knowledge Curriculum

    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 of them. 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/CoreKnowledgeFoundationFollow us on Instagram: https://...

    54 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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  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
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    © 2024 Core Knowledge Foundation
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