“In The Know” Blog

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Teaching How Our Brains Learn Best

Truly accelerating student literacy means grounding instructional practices in both the science of reading and the science of learning.
- Melaika A. Brown

09/09/2025

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Digging History Out of the Dustbin: A Literacy-First Approach for Elementary Classrooms

It’s time to create new, literacy-forward, high-quality social studies materials.
- Amy Holbrook

08/26/2025

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Truly Shifting to Science of Reading Sometimes Takes “Balanced Literacy Rehab”

Even with new curricula and good intentions, old teaching habits die hard. How to break the cycle and improve literacy outcomes.
- Kristen McQuillan

08/06/2025

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A New Podcast Explores Literacy and the Science of Learning

I'm a co-host, along with Dylan Wiliam and Doug Lemov, of Season 3 of the Knowledge Matters Podcast.
- Natalie Wexler

07/30/2025

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What Ken Burns and Joe Rogan Taught Me About History Class

Students can handle complexity. When we give them time and tools, they want to wrestle with contradictions.
- Matthew Levey

07/22/2025

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It’s New Podcast Day! “Literacy and the Science of Learning” Starts Now

Check out episode 1: “Dylan Wiliam on How the Brain Learns”!
- Barbara Davidson

06/24/2025

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New Podcast Season! “Literacy and the Science of Learning” Starts 6/24

Join Hosts Dylan Wiliam, Doug Lemov, and Natalie Wexler for Season 3.
- Barbara Davidson

06/17/2025

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This This State Is Achieving Impressive Reading Gains. Why?

The high-quality curriculum that sets teachers up for success
- Rick Hess, Matthew Levey

05/22/2025

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Louisiana Social Studies Visit Spotlighted in New York Times

In Ouachita Parish Schools, students and teachers use high-quality, knowledge-building curricula.
- Barbara Davidson

05/12/2025

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Meet Lady Liberty: An Historic Icon for America, and for Us

Unveiling the History Matters Campaign logo.
- Matthew Levey

03/18/2025

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Reading Tests Are Out of Step with Reality. There’s a Better Way.

Interim assessments that follow research can enhance teaching and learning.
- Susan Pimentel and David Liben

02/25/2025

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The Case for Storytelling in History Curriculum

Stories stick in our mind. History is full of great ones. High-quality curriculum should include them.
- Matthew Levey

01/22/2025

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Can Social Studies Benefit from Lessons Learned in ELA?

A retrospective on visiting ELA classrooms over the last seven years.
- Barbara Davidson

01/08/2025

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“Unsung Heroes” Webinar Series: Get to Know the MVPs of Reading Comprehension

The series features experts from inside and outside of the classroom.
- Knowledge Matters Campaign

12/16/2024

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A History Lesson for the Future of Social Studies, Courtesy of the High-Quality Curriculum Movement

It’s time to get serious about social studies.
- Barbara Davidson and Kristen McQuillan

11/12/2024

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Today’s the Day! The Knowledge Matters Podcast Season 2 Is Here

Check out the first two episodes of “Know Better, Do Better: Comprehension.”
- Barbara Davidson

10/15/2024

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The Knowledge Matters Podcast is Back! Season 2 Starts 10/15

This season’s hosts are literacy experts David and Meredith Liben, who draw from decades of teaching experience.
- Barbara Davidson

10/08/2024

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Nearly 50 Schools and Counting: Who’s Next?

We are are issuing an open call for nominations of districts to visit this year.
- Barbara Davidson

09/04/2024

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Debuting a feature video on one district’s journey with HQIM-ELA

We are so grateful to the Cecil County community for letting us be a part of their remarkable HQIM journey.
- Barbara Davidson

08/20/2024

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No Statute of Limitations on Learning to Read Well: What do Upper-Level Students Need When They Are Struggling to Read?

American educators need a better playbook.
- Susan Pimentel, David Liben and Meredith Liben

08/13/2024

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The Campaign for Knowledge-Rich Curricula is Winning

We see ever-growing awareness of the important role of content knowledge to literacy success.
- Barbara Davidson

05/31/2024

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For Stronger Readers in Third Grade, Start Building Knowledge in Preschool

Early-learning experiences can shape lifelong learning habits and accelerate literacy.
- Susan B. Neuman and Lily Wong Fillmore

05/08/2024

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Beyond the Word Wall: Building Knowledge Transfer Over Time to Accelerate Student Learning

Revisiting Jimmy Kim’s important study demonstrating “transfer effect."
- Ethan Scherer

02/26/2024

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Knowledge-Rich Curricula Advance in a Remarkable Adoption Season

Wisconsin offers a model for curriculum evaluation.
- Barbara Davidson

02/18/2024