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
Season 3 of the Knowledge Matters Podcast is here!
How is the Science of Reading connected to the Science of Learning? What happens in the brain when we read and write, and how can curriculum and instruction maximize that development–and learning in general? Hosts Dylan Wiliam, Doug Lemov, and Natalie Wexler connect specific cognitive functions and classroom practices that support students to learn to read and understand what they have read, with insights and concrete examples from researchers and educators applying these techniques on the ground. New episodes drop every Tuesday!
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 Our new History Matters Campaign provides us with the opportunity to demonstrate how historical content knowledge is uniquely positioned to support literacy.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.
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.
