In The Know
Read insightful commentary and reflections from experts, advocates, and practitioners who delve into the science of learning and highlight the essential role of background knowledge.
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Webinar
RECORDING: Unsung Heroes of Reading Comprehension Webinar #2 – Student Discourse
Next up in the Unsung Heroes of Reading is episode 2, Student Discourse featuring Nell K. Duke, Dr. Mitchell Brookins and Grade Delgado.
09/10/2024
Blog
Nearly 50 Schools and Counting: Who’s Next?
As we come up on our 50th School Tour Visit, we are are issuing an open call for nominations of districts to visit this year.
09/04/2024
Blog
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.
08/20/2024
Blog
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 to coach upper-level students up to grade level.
08/13/2024
Webinar
RECORDING: Writing: An Unsung Hero of Reading Comprehension
Natalie Wexler, Doug Lemov, and Julia Cooper kick off our new webinar series, hosted by Kristen McQuillan.
07/19/2024
Blog
The Campaign for Knowledge-Rich Curricula is Winning
We see ever-growing awareness of the important role of content knowledge to literacy success.
05/31/2024
Blog
For Stronger Readers in Third Grade, Start Building Knowledge in Preschool
Early-learning experiences can shape lifelong learning habits and accelerate literacy, particularly for English-language learners.
05/08/2024
Blog
Beyond the Word Wall: Building Knowledge Transfer Over Time to Accelerate Student Learning
Revisiting Jimmy Kim’s important study demonstrating “transfer effect” from science and history learning.
02/26/2024
Blog
Knowledge-Rich Curricula Advance in a Remarkable Adoption Season
Wisconsin offers a model for curriculum evaluation.
02/18/2024
Blog
A Tipping Point for Knowledge
We close the year with much to celebrate – and a preview of the work ahead in 2024.
12/15/2023
Blog
Scaling the “Dinosaur Effect”: Topic vs. Theme in Elementary Classrooms
How does this happen? It turns out research has an answer.
06/14/2023
Blog
School-Wide Efforts to Build Knowledge Over Time Matter for Later Reading Achievement
Grissmer studied knowledge-building across subjects for a period of several years.
04/17/2023
Blog
Integrating Science and Literacy from the Start of School
Opportunities for science learning can enhance opportunities for literacy learning beginning in kindergarten.
04/04/2023
Blog
Ten Practical Recommendations for Educators from Our Scientific Advisory Committee
Our Scientific Advisory Committee, comprises fourteen of the country’s leading education researchers, debuted a new series.
03/24/2023
Blog
After Twenty Years, Will Educators Finally Be In The Know About Knowledge?
Today, we debut a new column, In The Know. It will serve as a platform for sharing the latest research on the role of knowledge.
02/06/2023
Blog
Issues with commonly-used ELA curricula
Programs that don’t meet our standards toggle too quickly between a wide range of topics or themes.
08/03/2022