Press Room - Knowledge Matters Campaign

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Fordham Flypaper: From laws to literacy: The science of reading needs more than statutes to succeed

Policy is an unreliable mechanism for improving real, on-the-ground classroom practice.

11/07/2025

Press Release

National Campaign Launches New Podcast Series on Elementary History Instruction

New 8-part series showcases “vast untapped potential” of high-quality history instruction to accelerate literacy and cultivate citizenship in the elementary grades

09/30/2025

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The 74: Truly Shifting to Science of Reading Sometimes Takes ‘Balanced Literacy Rehab’

McQuillan: Even with new curricula and good intentions, old teaching habits die hard.

08/06/2025

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The Next 30 Years: When Schools Need “Balanced Literacy Rehab”

Robert Pondiscio publishes Kristen McQuillan's essay about how schools can break the cycle.

08/06/2025

Guest Article

Education Next: What Joe Rogan and Ken Burns Can Teach Us About History Class

Large audiences flock to their content, suggesting a hunger for knowledge that schools need to be able to satisfy

07/22/2025

Guest Article

EdWeek Opinion: This State Is Achieving Impressive Reading Gains. Why?

Rick Hess publishes a letter from Matthew Levey about the 2024 NAEP results.

05/22/2025

Press Coverage

New York Times: Has America Given Up on Children’s Learning?

Politicians used to care how much students learn. Now, to find a defense of educational excellence, we have to look beyond politics.

05/10/2025

Press Coverage

KNOE: Knowledge Matters Campaign visits Highland Elementary School

A national spotlight is on Ouachita Parish Schools this week, with the Knowledge Matters Campaign honoring the school system.

04/16/2025

Press Release

National Campaign to Visit Louisiana to Celebrate Exemplary History and Literacy Instruction

School visit will focus on knowledge-building social studies and ELA curricula

04/07/2025

Guest Article

The 74: Reading Tests Are Out of Step with Reality. There’s a Better Way.

Interim assessments that follow the science of reading comprehension can enhance teaching and learning.

02/25/2025

Guest Appearance

AEI: The Knowledge Revival

Cognitive science research suggests that deep thinking cannot be accomplished without a wealth of domain-specific knowledge.

02/04/2025

Guest Article

Fordham Flypaper: The case for storytelling in the history curriculum

A comprehensive, content-rich history curriculum offers a superior approach.

01/30/2025

Guest Article

Ed Post: Teaching History Without Stories? Your Curriculum May Need a Serious Glow Up.

A comprehensive, content-rich history curriculum offers a superior approach.

01/23/2025

Guest Appearance

Science of Reading: The Podcast: Standards are the ‘what’ and curriculum is the ‘how,’ with Sue Pimentel

Susan Lambert welcomes Sue Pimentel to discuss the impact of the Common Core Standards on literacy in the United States.

09/18/2024

Press Coverage

Chalkbeat: How is your school’s literacy curriculum changing? What parents should know about NYC Reads.

Sweeping changes to literacy instruction are underway in New York City.

09/06/2024

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The 74: Faced With Literacy Declines, One Maryland District Takes Curriculum Design Out of Teachers’ Hands

Cecil County Public Schools, Eklton, MD

08/13/2024

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

Educators can accelerate all students to realize their potential.

08/13/2024

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The 74: To Maximize the Impact of Curriculum Mandates, Follow the Science of Reading

Washington County Public Schools, Hagerstown, MD

07/31/2024

Guest Article

The 74: Amid Book Bans and Board Elections, Maryland Schools Embrace the Science of Reading

Wicomico County Public Schools, Salisbury, MD

07/18/2024

Guest Appearance

Wyoming Emerging Literacy Conference: How Strong ELA Curricula Build Background Knowledge

Knowledge and insights on the life-changing impact of evidence-based literacy instruction for all students.

06/26/2024

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Fordham Flypaper: The campaign for knowledge-rich curricula is winning

The importance of knowledge is reaching a greater number of teachers, administrators, and policymakers.

05/31/2024

Guest Article

The 74: 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.

05/27/2024

Guest Appearance

American Enterprise Institute: The Case for Curriculum Reform

Could curriculum reform be the answer to some of the longest-standing questions in education? If so, will school and school system leaders be willing to take it on?

04/09/2024

Press Release

National Campaign to Visit Maryland Schools to Highlight Exemplary Literacy Instruction

Three-district tour will focus on knowledge-building ELA curriculum

04/03/2024