Explorez tous les épisodes du podcast Building Knowledge
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| New CKHG Primary Source Workbooks with Ilene Goldman Editorial Director of Social Studies | 05 Nov 2024 | 00:14:27 | |
Core Knowledge is committed to creating literate citizens through the implementation of knowledge-building curricula. History and geography have been a large component of that effort. Now, to help deepen students’ knowledge building and expand students’ literacy skills, Core Knowledge History and Geography is introducing Primary Source Activity Books for Grades 3–6. We chat with the editorial director of Social Studies, Ilene Goldman about this new and exciting product and how you can use it in your classroom.
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| Announcing the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference! | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:04:22 | |
We are pleased to announce our first national conference in over a decade! To get more information checkout out conference webpage. To learn more about our call for proposals check out this page. To sign up to stay in the know about all things Core Knowledge fill out this form. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| CoreKnowledge Preschool: An interview with Susan Smith | 09 Jan 2024 | 00:30:28 | |
In this episode, we chat with Susan Smith. Susan is our Core Knowledge Licensed Professional for our preschool program. We talk about the importance of preschool in general and how the Core Knowledge Preschool Sequence can even work for schools that do not use Core Knowledge in later grades. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The USS Constitution Museum: An Interview with Emily Bryant Education Manager USS Constitution Museum | 28 Nov 2023 | 00:29:52 | |
In this episode, we chat with Emily Bryant, Education Manager of the USS Constitution Museum in Boston, Massachusetts, about the various teacher and student resources they provide about the oldest commissioned ship in the US Navy and its involvement in the War of 1812. A link to their website can be found here. The educator resources can be found here. Field Trip Information can be found here. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Biliteracy and Amplify Caminos Program: An Interview with Kajal Patel Below VP Biliteracy Amplify Education | 14 Nov 2023 | 00:31:48 | |
In this episode, we are talking with Kajal Patel Below about biliteracy and Amplify Education's Caminos product. You can learn more about Caminos here. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Where Did the Tradition of the Jack O'Lantern Come From? with author Nancy Churnin | 31 Oct 2023 | 00:24:06 | |
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. Nancy's book can be ordered here. The link to the teacher guide for the book is here. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Astronomy Resources: An Interview with Peter Michaud-Noirlab | 17 Oct 2023 | 00:33:49 | |
In this episode we are have a chance to talk with Peter Michaud from Noirlab. Noirlab has some amazing resources for teaching astronomy at a variety of grade levels you can take look at these resources here: https://noirlab.edu/public/education/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Exploring CKCompSci with Dan Franck Director of Science Curriculum | 03 Oct 2023 | 00:16:00 | |
In this episode we have the chance to catch up with Dr. Dan Franck, Director of Science Curriculum for the Core Knowledge Foundation. Dan helps us to understand what CKCompSci is and how teachers can use this new CKSci unit in their classrooms. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| How to create text sets for CKLA: An Interview with Adrienne Williams | 26 Sep 2023 | 00:27:18 | |
In this episode we are talking with Adrienne Williams, a former CKLA classroom teacher and a Director at Student Achievement Partners. We discuss creating and using texts sets in conjunction with CKLA, which may seem like a daunting task, but Adrienne provides some sound advice. Links to the resources she mentions are below https://achievethecore.org/page/3416/creating-text-sets-to-support-culturally-relevant-instruction https://achievethecore.org/peersandpedagogy/designing-culturally-relevant-text-sets/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Talking about the Holocaust and Anti-Semitism with your students: An Interview with Lauren Karas Director of Education Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanities Center | 12 Sep 2023 | 00:30:49 | |
In this episode we are talking with Lauren Karas, Director of Education for the Nancy and David Wolf Holocaust and Humanities Center. The Holocaust and anti-Semitism can be difficult topics to discuss with students but Lauren has insights to share. You can access the resources she talks about on the Center's website.https://www.holocaustandhumanity.org/education/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| CKLA Grades 6-8 with Linda Bevilacqua, President of the Core Knowledge Foundation | 29 Aug 2023 | 00:33:42 | |
In today’s episode we are talking with Linda Bevilacqua, president of the Core Knowledge Foundation about CKLA grades 6-8. We learn more about why contemporary fiction was added to the program as well as the new primary sources units. We also learn about the ELL resources that are available with this program. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices In History: Toypurina-An Interview with Leslie Stall Widener | 22 Aug 2023 | 00:30:08 | |
In this episode, we are talking with author Leslie Stall Widener about the biography she wrote about Toypurina an indigenous girl who stood up to the Mission System in early California history. Leslie is also the illustrator of the book. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| How to Leverage Your School Library at a Core Knowledge School-An Interview with Stacy Hoeflich | 21 May 2024 | 00:26:18 | |
In this episode, we talk with Stacy Hoeflich, librarian at Lyles-Crouch Traditional Academy in Alexandria, Virginia. Stacy takes us through how she supports students and teachers with Core Knowledge and how the library is an essential component to effective Core Knowledge implementation and supports instruction and the growing of students' base of knowledge. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Core Knowledge Train the Trainer | 15 Aug 2023 | 00:19:15 | |
In this episode we are talking with Christina Erland, Director of School Support at the Core Knowledge Foundation. Christina shares detailed information about our Train the Trainer professional learning offering. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series: James Lafayette-An Interview with author Glenda Armand | 01 Aug 2023 | 00:14:56 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Glenda Armand the author of the James Lafayette biography in our Voices in History Series. Glenda was a teacher and librarian before she became an author of picture books as well as chapter books. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series: Rachel Carson-An Interview with Katy Duffield | 25 Jul 2023 | 00:24:28 | |
In today's episode we are talking with Katy Duffield, the author of our Rachel Carson biography in our Voices in History series. Katy S. Duffield is the award-winning author of more than forty children’s books including the picture books Farmer McPeepers and His Missing Milk Cows, illustrated by Steve Gray (Rising Moon Children’s Books), Loud Lula, illustrated by Mike Boldt (Two Lions), and Aliens Get the Sniffles, Too, illustrated by K.G. Campbell (Candlewick), Crossings: Extraordinary Structures for Extraordinary Animals illustrated by Mike Orodán (S&S/Beach Lane), and House Finds a Home, illustrated by Jen Corace (Viking Childrens). She has also written early chapter books and many nonfiction books for educational publishers. For more information on Katy and her writing, please visit her at www.katyduffield.com and follow her on Twitter at @KatyDuffield. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series- Helen Keller: An Interview with Jennifer Elvgren | 18 Jul 2023 | 00:22:18 | |
Today we are chatting with children’s author, Jennifer Elvgren. A former print journalist, Jennifer’s children’s books have received the Andersen Prize, The Américas Award, The Prairie Pasque Award, a Sydney Taylor award, and a Jane Addams award. Her work has also appeared on the ALA Children’s Notable Book and Bank Street College Best Books lists. When she was asked to write a children’s biography about Helen, Jennifer accepted with a happy heart. She tried to tell Helen’s story beyond the well-house pump and highlight her support of Suffragists, the African American community and her world-wide work for people with disabilities. Jennifer lives in Albemarle County, Virginia, with her family, Bronte the rescue Foxhound, Chance the rescue cat, Winslow the rescue donkey and Gatsby the American Paint horse. Her website is: www.jenniferelvgren.com. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series-Thomas Edison and Elizabeth Freeman: An Interview with Nancy Churnin | 11 Jul 2023 | 00:28:02 | |
In this episode we are talking with Nancy Churnin a children’s book author who wrote two books for our new biography series, Voices in History. Nancy discusses how she went about researching Thomas Edison and Elizabeth Freeman as well as her other books coming out this year. Here is her website to learn more: https://www.nancychurnin.com/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Podcast Rewind: Becoming an American Citizen | 04 Jul 2023 | 00:22:55 | |
In honor of July 4th, we are revisiting a podcast from last fall where we spoke with Lisa Malaquin Prey, who while teaching in a Core Knowledge school, became a citizen of the United States. Lisa shares her story with us and how Core Knowledge helped her on her journey. Here is the link to the video Lisa refers to in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series-Abraham Lincoln: An Interview with Kathy Erskine | 27 Jun 2023 | 00:13:56 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Kathy Erskine, a children’s book author who wrote a biography on Abraham Lincoln for our series, Voices in History. Kathy shares with us the qualities that she thinks President Lincoln had that made him a hero as well as talks about her new books that are being released this year. You can learn more about Kathy’s other books at kathyerskine.com. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices in History Series-Federico Fernandez Cavada: An Interview with Silvia Lopez | 20 Jun 2023 | 00:30:16 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Silvia Lopez, children’s book author and one of the authors featured in our new biography series: Voices in History. Silvia wrote about Federico Fernanadez Cavada, a ‘spy’ in the Civil War and so much more. Listen and learn more about Cavada a true hero. If you are interested in more books by Silvia here is here website: https://www.silvialopezbooks.com/. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Voices In History Series-An interview with the editor Rosie McCormick | 13 Jun 2023 | 00:06:42 | |
This summer our podcasts are going to be centered around our new biography series, Voices in History. To kick things off we are talking with the editor of the series, Rosie McCormick. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| A Discussion with a Group of 8th Grade Students about Core Knowledge | 06 Jun 2023 | 00:43:08 | |
At the end of the school year, we are all tired and need to listen to something uplifting and inspiring. I had the honor and privilege to interview three amazing 8th grade scholars from Candeo School which is just outside of Phoenix, AZ. As a former teacher I was awed by their posed and insightfulness as well as the vocabulary they used. These scholars are rockstars. This episode is long, but it will definitely a put a smile on your face and well worth a listen. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Instructional Coaching in Middle School-An Interview with Matthew Sphan | 07 May 2024 | 00:24:42 | |
In this episode, we chat with Matthew Spahn, an instructional coach at Lincoln Charter Academy in Arvada, Colorado. We discuss how he supports middle school teachers and instruction, and since Lincoln Academy has been a Core Knowledge school for over two decades, Matthew tells us how they tackle many of the issues that long-time Core Knowledge Schools face. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Replicating a Core Knowledge Charter School-A Conversation with Casey Churchill | 23 May 2023 | 00:39:55 | |
In this episode, we are talking with Casey Churchill principal at Liberty Common School, Aristotle Campus. Casey shares with us the reasons behind expansion of Liberty Common into two campuses as well as some of the successes and challenges with replicating a Core Knowledge School. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| A chat with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr | 09 May 2023 | 00:42:57 | |
In this episode with chatting with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr. At 95 he is not slowing down. He share his thoughts on the Science of Reading, the importance of shared knowledge and much more. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| A Case for Building Teachers' Content Knowledge | 25 Apr 2023 | 00:27:47 | |
In this episode we are talking with Dr. Heather Peske from the National Council for Teacher Quality about their study regarding Building Knowledge in Teacher Preparation Programs: https://www.nctq.org/review/standard/Building-Content-Knowledge#overview Dr. Heather Peske joined NCTQ as President in May 2022. She comes to NCTQ from her role as Senior Associate Commissioner for Instructional Support in the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (MA DESE) where she implemented policies and programs across teacher development, educator preparation, and curriculum and instruction that drove historic improvements for students—including record graduation rates, the highest rating NAEP performance, and dramatic increases in higher-education participation and success. After having started her career as an elementary teacher in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Dr. Peske served as Director of Teacher Quality at The Education Trust and later as the Vice President of Programs at Teach Plus. Over her three decades in education, she has been named a "Future Chief" by Chiefs for Change (2021), a Broad Academy Fellow (2019), and a recipient of the Governor Paul Cellucci Award for Leadership and Mentoring in State Government (2017). Dr. Peske earned her master's degree and doctorate in Administration, Planning, and Social Policy from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. She graduated with her bachelor's degree from Kenyon College with magna cum laude honors. Dr. Peske is a coauthor of the award-winning book, Finders and Keepers: Helping New Teachers Survive and Thrive in Our Schools and co-editor of Learning from the Experts: Teacher Leaders on Solving America's Education Challenges and has written reports and articles on teacher policy, teacher evaluation, alternative certification programs, new teachers' experiences, and conceptions of career. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Implementing CKLA in Kindergarten-An Interview with Kelsey Gibbs | 11 Apr 2023 | 00:20:02 | |
In this episode we are talking with Kelsey Gibbs, kindergarten teacher at Nautilus Elementary in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Kelsey shares her experience with CKLA as well as some tips for kindergarten teachers using CKLA for the first time. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| CKLA Grade 6-An Interview with Cortney Austin and Taylor Clark | 28 Mar 2023 | 00:35:06 | |
In this episode we are chatting with two 6th If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Implementating Core Knowledge Across an Entire District-An interview with Christie Olsen | 14 Mar 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
In today’s episode we are talking with Christie Olsen, If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| What is Science Literacy?- a discussion with Dr. Dan Franck | 28 Feb 2023 | 00:23:10 | |
In this episode with are talking with Dr. Dan Franck, editorial director of our Core Knowledge Science program. Dan explains to us what science literacy is, why it is so important for our students and what the scientific community has to say about it. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| CKLA and Special Education- An Interview with Alexis Mays-Fields, Natanya Johnson and Dr. Lari Dean | 14 Feb 2023 | 00:32:07 | |
In this episode we are discussing the important topic of how If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| CKHG Middle School- An Interview with the editors: Rosie McCormick and Ilene Goldman | 31 Jan 2023 | 00:20:30 | |
In this episode we are talking with Rosie McCormick our publications If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Why We Need a Reading Comprehension Movement: An Interview with Robert Pondiscio | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:23:42 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Robert Pondiscio. Robert is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute (AEI), where he focuses on K–12 education, curriculum, teaching, school choice, and charter schooling. We discuss the importance of reading comprehension in the Science of Reading, which is being overlooked by some. Here is the link to Roberts's article.https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/wanted-science-reading-comprehension-movementHere is the link to Dan Willingham's video Robert talks about: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RiP-ijdxqEcLink to Baseball Experiment: https://www.coreknowledge.org/blog/baseball-experiment-two-wisconsin-researchers-discovered-comprehension-gap-knowledge-gap/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Podcast Rewind: Happy Birthday Dr. Hirsch! | 22 Mar 2024 | 00:31:28 | |
March 22, 2024, is Dr. Hirsch's 96th birthday! In honor of this, we are looking back at our first two interviews with the person responsible for Core Knowledge. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The Importance of Knowledge and Language in the Science of Reading-An Interview with Dr. Sonia Cabell | 10 Jan 2023 | 00:23:43 | |
On today’s episode we are talking with Dr. Sonia Cabell researcher and an associate professor of reading education in the School of Teacher Education and the Florida Center for Reading Research at Florida State University. Sonia discusses the preliminary findings from her latest research study and we learn more about why content knowledge is a key component in successful literacy instruction.You can find her initial finding here: https://fcrr.org/resources/research-comprehension-and-content-rich-literacy-instruction-sonia-cabell If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Reflections on a Core Knowledge Education: An interview with Emily Robinson and Zacko Conley | 13 Dec 2022 | 00:21:45 | |
In this episode we are chatting two graduates of a Core Knowledge School in Morganton, NC, Emily Robinson and Zacko Conley. We discuss what they learned at New Dimension School and how a Core Knowledge education helped them in high school and beyond. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The Importance of Core Knowledge Music- An interview with Brittany McCleery | 06 Dec 2022 | 00:15:36 | |
In this episode, we are chatting with Brittany McCleery, music teacher at Willa Cather Elementary School in Omaha, Nebraska. Brittany shares with us how she plans and teaches Music using the Core Knowledge Music sequence. She also provides great suggestions to new as well as experienced music teachers in Core Knowledge schools. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Interview with Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan: author of A is for Asian American | 29 Nov 2022 | 00:25:01 | |
In this episode we talking with Dr. Virginia Loh Hagan about her newest book A is for Asian American. We discuss the book’s unique layout and how all teachers can use this book to explore the hardships and the joys of the ADIPA community with their students. If you are interested in purchasing the book, here is the link: https://www.amazon.com/Asian-American-Pacific-Islander-Alphabet/dp/1534111379/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CD9UTIMBFLX1&keywords=a+is+for+asian+american&qid=1666094704&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIwLjAwIiwicXNhIjoiMC4wMCIsInFzcCI6IjAuMDAifQ%3D%3D&sprefix=a+is+for+as%2Caps%2C100&sr=8-1 If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Homeschooling with Core Knowledge-An interview with Julie Freickert | 15 Nov 2022 | 00:28:14 | |
In this episode we get a chance to talk with Julie Freickert veteran homeschooler and creator of the Homeschool Work Plan website. We discuss what parents should consider when thinking about homeschooling with Core Knowledge as well as the vast supports Julie’s website offers. The link to her website is: https://homeschoolworkplans.com/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The 2023 Core Knowledge Sequence | 01 Nov 2022 | 00:19:30 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Linda Bevilacqua, President of the Core Knowledge Foundation about the new 2023 edition of the Core Knowledge Sequence. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Balancing teaching and being a Curriculum Coordinator-An Interview with Camy Stirling | 18 Oct 2022 | 00:16:38 | |
In today's episode we are chatting with Camy Stirling, first grade teacher and curriculum coordinator at Brevard Academy in Brevard North Carolina. We talk about the challenges created by having to be in the classroom full time and also being tasked to support teachers in the implementation of Core Knowledge with fidelity. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Apollo Theater Education Programs-An Interview with Shirley Taylor | 11 Oct 2022 | 00:35:19 | |
In today’s episode we are chatting with Shirley Taylor, senior education director at the Apollo Theater. Shirley shares with us information about the Apollo’s in person and distance learning education programs. Shirley also shares with us a bit of the history surrounding this world famous theater. Here is the link to the Apollo theater education programs. https://www.apollotheater.org/education/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Rebooting CKLA at a School-An Interview with Gina Disipio principal of Hirsch Academy | 04 Oct 2022 | 00:32:50 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Gina Disipio, principal at Hirsch Academy in South Scottsdale, Arizona. Gina’s journey with Core Knowledge began as a teacher, then an academic coach and now as the principal at Hirsch Academy (named for Dr. E.D. Hirsch). We discuss a range of topics from EL supports to rebooting Core Knowledge in a school that has had turnover in its administration. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Omitted Selection From 90 Miles to Havana | 27 Sep 2022 | 00:05:00 | |
As we at the Core Knowledge Foundation Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we are proud to share with you a reading selection from 90 Miles to Havana from our CKLA grade 6 materials. This Selection was edited out of the final publication but was a favorite of its author, Enrique Flores Galbis. Enrique was excited to share it with our listeners. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Incorporating Visual Arts into Your Curriculum | 12 Mar 2024 | 00:27:52 | |
In this episode, we talk with Tempest Neu Collins, founder of Doodles Academy, a non-profit that provides resources that empower educators to become advocates for high-quality art education in their schools and classrooms. Tempest and I discuss the importance of the arts in a well-rounded knowledge-based education for all students. The Doodles Academy resources can be found here. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| Becoming an American Citizen-An interview with Lisa Malaquin-Prey | 20 Sep 2022 | 00:22:51 | |
In honor of Constitution Day, we are chatting with Lisa Malaquin Prey, who while teaching in a Core Knowledge school, became a citizen of the United States. Lisa shares her story with us and how Core Knowledge helped her on her journey. Here is the link to the video Lisa refers to in the podcast: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2HGHdFmu5GU If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The Asian American Education Project - An Interview with Dr. Virginia Loh-Hagan | 13 Sep 2022 | 00:34:52 | |
In this episode we are chatting with Dr. Virgina Loh-Hagan, co-executive director of the Asian American Education Project, which provides lesson plans and professional development around Asian American studies for grades K-12 on their website: https://asianamericanedu.org/Dr. Loh-Hagan talks about the project and all it provides for teachers as well as how teachers can make time to include APDIA topics into an already full classroom schedule. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The Hamilton Education Program from Gilder-Lehrman | 06 Sep 2022 | 00:23:53 | |
In this episode we speak with Tim Bailey and Corey Winchester from the Gilder-Lehrman Institute of American History about the Hamilton Education Program. This program takes the musical Hamilton as a jumping off point to provide an unique and engaging experience for students that not only supports access to historical knowledge but also allows students to let their creativity shine and dream big. You can access the Hamilton program at: https://hamilton.gilderlehrman.org/ If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||
| The Importance of a Knowledge Rich Curriculum-An Interview with Natalie Wexler | 30 Aug 2022 | 00:38:23 | |
In this episode we are talking with Natalie Wexler, speaker and author of the best-selling book, The Knowledge Gap. Natalie shares with what has changed and not changed since the book was published in 2019. We also talk about how all of us can continue to advocate for knowledge rich curriculum and how knowledge continues to be the missing piece in increasing reading comprehension abilities. If you are enjoying our podcasts, please leave a five star review: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/building-knowledge/id1618939881 | |||