Core Knowledge® |
The Core Knowledge Foundation is an independent, non-profit, non-partisan organization. It was founded in 1986 by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and author of many acclaimed books. The Foundation conducts research on curricula, develops books and other materials for parents and teachers, offers workshops for teachers, and serves as the hub of a growing network of Core Knowledge schools.
Foundation Motto: Because knowledge empowers everybody
Core Knowledge Schools are dedicated to teaching solid academic content and skills to all children.
There is a nationwide network of schools teaching Core Knowledge.
It is research based, rich in content, rich in vocabulary, and rich in reading in the content areas.
The Four Ss of Core Knowledge
Shared: Gives students a common core of shared knowledge by the end of Grade 8
Sequenced: Knowledge builds on knowledge across grade levels
Solid: Guide to important lasting knowledge
Specific: Helps eliminate curricular repetition or gaps |
