Building Knowledge

Building Knowledge

Building Knowledge Team

Episodes 79
Avg. Duration 26m
Activity Dormant
Since Mar 2022
Latest Episode May 2025

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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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S4E9 Voices in History Biography Series: Eleanor of Aquitaine-An Interview with Sara Holdren

May 20, 2025 24m

In this episode, we explore the extraordinary story of Eleanor of Aquitaine with author Sara Holdren. Journey through a world of royalty, power, and intrigue as we uncover the lasting impact of this…

S4E8 Voices in History Biography Series: Louisa May Alcott: An Interview with Jennifer Elvgren

May 06, 2025 22m

Get ready for an engaging conversation with Jennifer Evlgren, the author of our biography of on Lousia May Alcott from our Voices in History Biography Series.  On today’s episode we journey back in…

S4E7 Voices in History Biography Series: Maya Angelou and Harriet Tubman-An Interview with Author Glenda Armand

Apr 29, 2025 21m

In this episode, we will be delving into the incredible narratives of Maya Angelou and Harriet Tubman through our Voices in History Biography Series with author Glenda Armand. From Maya Angelou's…

S4E6 Voices In History Biography Series: Leonardo Da Vinci-An Interview with Author Kathy Erskine

Apr 22, 2025 17m

In this episode we explore latest biography in the Voices in History series focusing on the legendary Renaissance artist and inventor, Leonardo da Vinci. Author Kathy Erskine sheds light on the…

S4E5 Voices in History Biography Series-Vincent Van Gogh: An Interview with Nancy Churnin

Apr 15, 2025 29m

In this episode we are speaking with author Nancy Churnin about our newest book in our Voices in History Series, Vincent Van Gogh. We learn not only about Vincent's art, but also his life and his…

S4E4 Voices In History Biography Series-Dorthea Dix and Alexander Hamilton: An Interview with Author Anne Marie Pace

Apr 08, 2025 16m

In this episode, we delve into the biographies of Dorthea Dix and Alexander Hamilton in our Voices in History Series. Author Anne Marie Pace brings to life the remarkable journeys of these two…

S4E3 Collection of Tales-Tales from Latin America and the Caribbean: An Interview with Author Silvia Lopez

Apr 01, 2025 26m

In this episode, we will be exploring  "Collection of Tales: Tales from Latin America and the Caribbean." With author Silva Lopez.  Get ready to embark on a journey through enchanting stories that…

S4E2 New CKHG Primary Source Workbooks with Ilene Goldman Editorial Director of Social Studies

Nov 05, 2024 14m

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…

S4E1 Announcing the 2025 Core Knowledge National Conference!

Sep 03, 2024 4m

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…

S3E16 How to Leverage Your School Library at a Core Knowledge School-An Interview with Stacy Hoeflich

May 21, 2024 26m

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…

S3E15 Instructional Coaching in Middle School-An Interview with Matthew Sphan

May 07, 2024 24m

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…

S3E14 Podcast Rewind: Happy Birthday Dr. Hirsch!

Mar 22, 2024 31m

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,…

S3E13 Incorporating Visual Arts into Your Curriculum

Mar 12, 2024 27m

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…

S3E13 Adapting Anne of Green Gables: An Interview with Sara Holdren

Feb 27, 2024 37m

On this episode, we chatted with Sara Holdren, who was tasked with adapting the book Anne of Green Gables for the Core Knowledge Foundation. We had a fascinating conversation about what it took to…

S3E12 Starting a Charter School with the Core Knowledge Curriculum

Feb 13, 2024 53m

In this episode, we talk with Mary Catherine Sauer, a founder of four charter schools in North Carolina.  Mary Catherine shared her varied experiences with each of her charter schools and how Core…

S3E11 Being a Servant Leader: An Interview with Ted Duncan

Jan 30, 2024 32m

In this episode, we speak with Ted Duncan, director of Brevard Academy in Brevard, North Carolina.  Ted and I had a great discussion about the role of servant leaders in an educational setting and…

S3E10 Core Knowledge Preschool: An Interview with Nikki Grant Holliman

Jan 16, 2024 16m

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…

S3E9 CoreKnowledge Preschool: An interview with Susan Smith

Jan 09, 2024 30m

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…

S3E8 The USS Constitution Museum: An Interview with Emily Bryant Education Manager USS Constitution Museum

Nov 28, 2023 29m

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…

S3E7 Biliteracy and Amplify Caminos Program: An Interview with Kajal Patel Below VP Biliteracy Amplify Education

Nov 14, 2023 31m

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…

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Building Knowledge has published 79 episodes since March 2022, covering topics in Courses, Education.

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Building Knowledge is currently dormant with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 26m.

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