Knowledge Ignites Literacy and Learning

Knowledge about the world fuels a child’s reading comprehension and critical thinking. We share stories from schools that use “knowledge-building” curricula from the earliest grades to inspiring effect.

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Knowledge Matters Podcast Season 3 coming soon!

How is the Science of Reading connected to the Science of Learning? Our podcast explains and explores the connections between literacy research, cognitive science, and proven strategies to help all students learn to read—and understand and remember what they read. Catch up on past episodes and join hosts Dylan Wiliam, Doug Lemov, and Natalie Wexler for Season 3, starting June 24!

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History Matters Campaign

It’s time to start talking about elementary history instruction. Our new History Matters Campaign provides us with the opportunity to demonstrate how historical content knowledge is uniquely positioned to support literacy.

“Unsung Heroes” Webinar Series

Hosted by Kristen McQuillan, StandardsWork Chief Program Officer, each episode of Unsung Heroes goes deep on a reading comprehension hero that is hidden in plain sight, with expert guests from inside and outside the classroom.

Subscribe to find out about future webinars!

Follow our School Tour into classrooms

Our Knowledge Matters School Tour has traveled the country visiting schools that use knowledge-building curricula, and we have been inspired in each district!

Hear classroom stories in our collection of School Tour videos and feature articles.

Learn more about the reasons #KnowledgeMatters

We collected helpful resources for understanding the importance of background knowledge to literacy and learning.