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.
Appoquinimink School District, Middletown, Delaware
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History Matters Campaign
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“Unsung Heroes” Webinar Series
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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.
