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
Core Knowledge Foundation
Non-profit Organizations
Charlottesville, VA 1,039 followers
Building knowledge and community
About us
The Core Knowledge Foundation is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan organization founded in 1986 by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and author of many acclaimed books on education including Cultural Literacy: What Every American Needs to Know, The Schools We Need and Why We Don't Have Them, The Knowledge Deficit, and The Making of Americans. Based in Charlottesville, Virginia, the Foundation develops curricula, publishes educational books and materials, provides professional development for educators, and supports a growing network of Core Knowledge schools.
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http://www.coreknowledge.org
External link for Core Knowledge Foundation
- Industry
- Non-profit Organizations
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Charlottesville, VA
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1986
Locations
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801 E. High Street
Charlottesville, VA 22902, US
Employees at Core Knowledge Foundation
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Elie (Shutz) Gaines
Owner and School Search Consultant at All Schools Consulting
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Ilene Goldman
Experienced educational publishing professional
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Kristen Rodriguez
Director of School Engagement and Special Projects at Core Knowledge Foundation
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Casey Churchill
Principal at Liberty Common School
Updates
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When veteran Core Knowledge Schools reminisce about the early days of their journeys with Core Knowledge, many talk about the amazing conferences that Core Knowledge had back in the early 2000s. Here's why the Core Knowledge Conference is returning in 2025: https://lnkd.in/efZ-Vfqu
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Start the school year off right by checking out our free downloadable Core Classic literature titles, also available for purchase as print books, for upper elementary and middle school students. In our Core Classics® Series, we present stories loved for generations in abridged versions for young readers, faithful to the style, plot, and themes of the originals. Download: https://lnkd.in/e4xEqGjK
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Time is running out to submit a proposal for the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference! For the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference, we're looking for teachers and school leaders who are passionate about Core Knowledge and want to share their achievements with others in the Core Knowledge community. View our suggested topics or be inspired to submit your own: https://lnkd.in/eP8Dr_j3
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The Core Knowledge team is always up for a great conversation surrounding our mission and vision. We created the Building Knowledge podcast to dig deeper into a range of topics within the umbrella of the Core Knowledge approach in order to support educators, school leadership, and other faculty, as well as parents of children learning through the Core Knowledge Sequence or curriculum. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, and on our website: https://lnkd.in/em4cbi2n
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To become a Core Knowledge School of Distinction, schools must commit to a more rigorous implementation, including meeting specific milestones established by the Foundation. It is recommended that a school hoping to achieve recognition as a School of Distinction follow an implementation and professional development plan created in ongoing collaboration with the Core Knowledge Foundation. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ezJppGFr
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Core Knowledge Foundation is committed to fostering science literacy in students K-5. Our mission is not to turn every student into a scientist by profession, but rather, it is to allow for the development of scientifically literate citizens. https://lnkd.in/eH9JZ8W4
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The Lake Havasu City School District, located in Arizona, implemented CKLA, CKHG, and CKSci in its six elementary schools and one middle school starting in the 2020-21 school year. Hear from the teachers about how they implement the Core Knowledge curriculum while challenging their students to exceed expectations.
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The K–5 pacing guides offer sample pacing for CKLA, CKHG, and CKSci curricula. Review our implementation support tools and resources on our website: https://lnkd.in/eKkBZ4Bh
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To learn something new, students need the relevant background knowledge, which is why our approach to curriculum is the principle that knowledge builds on knowledge. When applying this principle, the more students know about a variety of topics, the more they are able to learn. https://lnkd.in/eExDpSsM