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Building Knowledge explores the mission and vision of the Core Knowledge Foundation through its content and the schools that utilize it.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Building Knowledge episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Building Knowledge for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Building Knowledge episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Interview with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr

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03/21/22 • 19 min

In Part 1 of this interview, Dr. Hirsch discusses the importance of knowledge based schooling in America today. At 94 Dr. Hirsch still has a lot to say on this subject and much more. We also talk about his latest book American Ethnicity which will available later this Spring through the Core Knowledge Foundation.

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What it means to be a Core Knowledge Curriculum Coordinator-An Interview with Kelly Romm

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04/19/22 • 26 min

In this episode we chat with Kelly Romm, a second grade teacher and curriculum coordinator at Grayhawk Elementary, in the Paradise Valley School District in Scottsdale, Arizona. Kelly tells us about her role at Grayhawk as well as the role that parents play in the success of Core Knowledge at the school.

Podcast Rewind: Happy Birthday Dr. Hirsch!

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03/22/24 • 31 min

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.

Exploring CKCompSci with Dan Franck Director of Science Curriculum

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10/03/23 • 16 min

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.

Core Knowledge Preschool: An Interview with Nikki Grant Holliman

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01/16/24 • 16 min

In this episode, we are talking to Nikki Grant Holliman, a preschool teacher at Head of the Class Early Learning Center in Monticello, Arkansas. Nikki shares her experience with the Core Knowledge Preschool program and why it is so important to begin building knowledge in early childhood.

Incorporating Visual Arts into Your Curriculum

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03/12/24 • 27 min

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.

Voices in History Series: James Lafayette-An Interview with author Glenda Armand

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08/01/23 • 14 min

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.

How to Leverage Your School Library at a Core Knowledge School-An Interview with Stacy Hoeflich

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05/21/24 • 26 min

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.

New CKHG Primary Source Workbooks with Ilene Goldman Editorial Director of Social Studies

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11/05/24 • 14 min

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.

Implementing Core Knowledge with Fidelity- An Interview with Dr. Lari Dean

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05/10/22 • 38 min

In this episode with talk with Dr. Lari Dean principal at John Adams Elementary School, one of three Core Knowledge Schools in the Riverside Unified School District in Riverside, CA. Lari shares with us her journey with Core Knowledge and offers suggestions and advice for strong implementation.

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How many episodes does Building Knowledge have?

Building Knowledge currently has 72 episodes available.

What topics does Building Knowledge cover?

The podcast is about How To, Courses, Podcasts and Education.

What is the most popular episode on Building Knowledge?

The episode title 'Interview with Dr. E.D. Hirsch, Jr' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Building Knowledge?

The average episode length on Building Knowledge is 26 minutes.

How often are episodes of Building Knowledge released?

Episodes of Building Knowledge are typically released every 13 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Building Knowledge?

The first episode of Building Knowledge was released on Mar 21, 2022.

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