Core Knowledge Foundation

Early registration for the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference is now open! This conference will not only educate teachers and school leaders but create excitement and enthusiasm surrounding the Core Knowledge Approach. This signature event will bring educators together to recharge and inspire you as we “keep moving forward” to increase student success. The conference is June 26-27, 2025 in Orlando. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eisjiu36

Elections are a vital part of our democratic system, and it is part of the Core Knowledge mission to prepare students to participate in that system. We do that through the Pathway to Citizenship, a thread that runs through the Core Knowledge History & Geography (CKHG) units in Grades 3-6, the Civics in Action found in the middle school U.S. History volumes, and CKHG supplemental civics units for K - Grade 8. https://lnkd.in/eeyg77sJ

It’s our goal to make Core Knowledge curriculum materials accessible to as many students as possible. The Core Knowledge Foundation is pleased to offer a range of Core Knowledge History and Geography (CKHG) titles in Spanish for free download. View the CKHG titles available in Spanish for each grade level. English translations of each Spanish title are included in parentheses. https://lnkd.in/eJvSwuQm

The Core Knowledge Conference is returning after more than a decade. Listen to learn why it's returning, and why it's "For Teachers, By Teachers." #ckla

The Core Knowledge CKLA Curriculum for middle school (grades 6-8) was constructed to develop reading comprehension, vocabulary, grammar, and writing skills while simultaneously building content knowledge. This approach offers a powerful framework to embed literacy skills seamlessly into middle school instruction. https://lnkd.in/es-rai8a

Grayhawk Elementary is a Core Knowledge School of Distinction in Scottsdale, Arizona. They have around 25 teachers working with 600 pre-kindergarten through grade 6 students. Grayhawk has been utilizing Core Knowledge resources since 1998. The principal and Core Knowledge Coordinator at Grayhawk are committed to the Core Knowledge Approach to knowledge-based schooling. They work together with the staff to provide an outstanding learning environment and to meet students’ needs. Despite new state standards in Arizona, Grayhawk’s curriculum plan and implementation of the Core Knowledge Sequence follow a logical, coherent progression. Their leadership team participated in training and individually pored over the new standards to identify opportunities where Core Knowledge content and the state standards align. Learn more about the qualities that distinguish Grayhawk Elementary as a School of Distinction: https://lnkd.in/e2wE4f4b

Hear from the teachers in the Lake Havasu City School District about how they integrate partner learning into the Core Knowledge curriculum in order to challenge students to think critically.

The mission of the Core Knowledge Foundation is to advance excellence and equity in education for all children. To achieve this mission, we offer detailed curricular guidance and materials to schools, teachers, parents, and policymakers—to anyone who believes, as we do, that every child in a diverse democracy deserves access to enabling knowledge. https://lnkd.in/e6AyG3_r

There are fewer than 3 days to submit a proposal to present at the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference! Presenters will receive free registration and will have the chance to make an impact on the Core Knowledge community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eP8Dr_j3

In this episode, we talk with author Nancy Churnin about her latest book, "Lila and the Jack-o'-Lantern: Halloween Comes to America." This book is not only a sweet story about an immigrant family but also tells the story of the origins of some of our Halloween traditions. "Lila and the Jack-o'-Lantern" can be purchased on Amazon. This episode is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music. Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eVCyBYjk