In this episode we are chatting with Kathy Erskine, a children’s book author who wrote a biography on Abraham Lincoln for our series, Voices in History. Kathy shares with us the qualities that she thinks President Lincoln had that made him a hero as well as talks about her new books that are being released this year. You can learn more about Kathy’s other books at kathyerskine.com.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review:...

In this episode we are chatting with Silvia Lopez, children’s book author and one of the authors featured in our new biography series: Voices in History. Silvia wrote about Federico Fernanadez Cavada, a ‘spy’ in the Civil War and so much more. Listen and learn more about Cavada a true hero. If you are interested in more books by Silvia here is here website: https://www.silvialopezbooks.com/.  If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review:...

This summer our podcasts are going to be centered around our new biography series, Voices in History. To kick things off we are talking with the editor of the series, Rosie McCormick. 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/coreknowledgefoundation/

At the end of the school year, we are all tired and need to listen to something uplifting and inspiring. I had the honor and privilege to interview three amazing 8th grade scholars from Candeo School which is just outside of Phoenix, AZ. As a former teacher I was awed by their posed and insightfulness as well as the vocabulary they used. These scholars are rockstars. This episode is long, but it will definitely a put a smile on your face and well worth a listen. If you are enjoying our...

In this episode, we are talking with Casey Churchill principal at Liberty Common School, Aristotle Campus. Casey shares with us the reasons behind expansion of Liberty Common into two campuses as well as some of the successes and challenges with replicating a Core Knowledge School.  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 with chatting with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr. At 95 he is not slowing down. He share his thoughts on the Science of Reading, the importance of shared knowledge and much more. 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/coreknowledgefoundation/

In this episode we are talking with Dr. Heather Peske from the National Council for Teacher Quality about their study regarding Building Knowledge in Teacher Preparation Programs: https://www.nctq.org/review/standard/Building-Content-Knowledge#overview Dr. Heather Peske joined NCTQ as President in May 2022. She comes to NCTQ from her role as Senior Associate Commissioner for Instructional Support in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) where she...

In this episode we are talking with Kelsey Gibbs, kindergarten teacher at Nautilus Elementary in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Kelsey shares her experience with CKLA as well as some tips for kindergarten teachers using CKLA for the first time.  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:...

In this episode we are chatting with two 6th grade teachers about the challenges and successes of CKLA grade 6. Both Cortney and Taylor share some real-life examplesthat are truly brilliant and are testaments to the Core Knowledge Approach. 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:...

 In today’s episode we are talking with Christie Olsen, professional learning coach for the Lake Havasu School District. Christie shares with us the challenges and successes her district has had implementing CKLA, CKHG and CKSci at the same time.   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:...

 In this episode with are talking with Dr. Dan Franck, editorial director of our Core Knowledge Science program. Dan explains to us what science literacy is, why it is so important for our students and what the scientific community has to say about it.    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:...

 In this episode we are discussing the important topic of how to meet the needs of your special education students while using CKLA. We have three leaders Alexis Mays Fields, Natanya Johnson and Dr. Lari Dean who supply insight and ideas on how to increase support to special populations at your school.   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 talking with Rosie McCormick our publications director and Ilene Goldman managing editor of Core Knowledge History and Geography.  We discuss not only CKHG middle school but we also get a sneak preview of the other CKHG products in development.   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...

In this episode we are chatting with Robert Pondiscio. Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. We discuss the importance of reading comprehension in the Science of Reading, which is being overlooked by some. Here is the link to Roberts's article.https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/wanted-science-reading-comprehension-movementHere is the link to Dan...

On today’s episode we are talking with Dr. Sonia Cabell researcher and an associate professor of reading education in the School of Teacher Education and the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University. Sonia discusses the preliminary findings from her latest research study and we learn more about why content knowledge is a key component in successful literacy instruction.You can find her initial finding here:...

In this episode we are chatting two graduates of a Core Knowledge School in Morganton, NC, Emily Robinson and Zacko Conley. We discuss what they learned at New Dimension School and how a Core Knowledge education helped them in high school and beyond. 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:...

In this episode, we are chatting with Brittany McCleery, music teacher at Willa Cather Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska. Brittany shares with us how she plans and teaches Music using the Core Knowledge Music sequence. She also provides great suggestions to new as well as experienced music teachers in Core Knowledge schools. 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 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:...

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 review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on...

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://www.instagram.com/coreknowledgefoundation/

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: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us on Facebook:...

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/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review:...

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 enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five start review:...

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 start review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us...

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 start review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 Follow us...