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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

The evidence is clear: prioritizing so-called “general skills” over knowledge-building has failed our kids for decades. Read @natwexler.bsky.social’s take: substack.com/@nataliewexl...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Don’t miss this #KnowledgeMatters Podcast bonus episode! Experts Kristen McQuillan, Kyair Butts, Dr. Susan Neuman & Dr. Margaret McKeown break down how content knowledge shapes reading comprehension. 🎧Listen now: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

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Bonus Episode: Knowledge: An Unsung Hero of Reading Comprehension

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Current reading tests overlook the crucial role of background knowledge in comprehension. It’s time for assessments that truly reflect how students learn to read. Discover a better approach in our latest blog post: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/reading...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

📢 A clarion call to assessment stakeholders: Do better for teachers, so they can do better for students. Reading tests are out of step with reality—there’s a better way. We break it down in our latest blog: 🔗 knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/reading... #KnowledgeMatters #RethinkAssessment

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 23/02/2025

“Public education has no more right to continue to foster segregated knowledge than it has to foster segregated schools.” — E.D. Hirsch Don’t miss Robert Pondiscio’s latest Substack on knowledge! 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/thenext3...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 21/02/2025

“A knowledge-rich curriculum ensures ALL students gain the cultural & intellectual capital to thrive in civic & professional life.” – Robert Pondiscio Don’t miss his latest Substack on why #knowledgematters: open.substack.com/pub/thenext3...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 20/02/2025

Didn't get a chance to watch Knowledge: The Unsung Hero of Comprehension Webinar yet? 🎧 We got you! 🥰 The webinar is now available as a bonus episode of the Knowledge Matters Podcast. 🔗: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t... #knowledgematters #comprehension #unsungheroes

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 13/02/2025

Kyair Butts on strategies vs knowledge building: "If we focus too much on teaching strategies, kids lose their passion for reading. To help them fall in love with reading again, it's about building knowledge." Watch Webinar 4 of #UnsungHeroes: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/webinar...

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 08/02/2025

Want the biggest bang for your buck in the classroom? Dr. Susan Neumann says: Focus on vocabulary tied to the text—words that boost comprehension & build knowledge. Stronger vocab = stronger readers! #UnsungHeroes #KnowledgeMatters

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 07/02/2025

📢 "Reading is a knowledge-building activity." – Dr. Margaret "Moddy" McKeown 📖✨ One of our favorite quotes from Webinar 4 of the Unsung Heroes Series: Knowledge—Why It Matters. What was yours? Drop it below! ⬇️ #KnowledgeMatters #UnsungHeroes

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

🚨 Almost game time! 🚨 Join top literacy experts as they break down why knowledge is the quarterback of comprehension 🏈📖 📅 Feb. 6 | 5:00 PM ET 🎟️ Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi... P.S. Attend live & get a certificate of attendance!

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 03/02/2025

What Nobody Is Saying About the NAEP Reading Scores: They’re not just about phonics. Louisiana’s success shows that phonics is essential—but so is building knowledge. A must-read from @natwexler.bsky.social on what really moves the needle in reading. Read more: www.facebook.com/share/p/1BS3...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

📖 Join us for Webinar #4: “Knowledge: Why It Matters” in our Unsung Heroes of Comprehension series, featuring top literacy experts! 📅 Feb. 6, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. ET 🎟️ Register now: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 31/01/2025

🏈 If knowledge is the quarterback of comprehension, what’s the game plan for building it in students? Our panel of literacy experts will break it all down. 🎟️ Register before it’s too late: bit.ly/40ZI4u7 P.S. Attend live and get a certificate of attendance!

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Dee @playfulclassroom.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

This is where I went wrong with the 1999 curriculum. Obsessed with the skills and blinded by a drive to let the children ‘discover’. Now I know, teach first, discover later. #EdChatIE

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

You can’t teach students to 'think like a scientist' without first teaching them science. The same goes for history, critical thinking, and reading comprehension. Education isn't a shortcut to cognitive riches; it's about deep knowledge. Read more: thenext30years.substack.com/p/curriculum...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

🏆 If reading comprehension were a football team, which skill would be the MVP? 🧠 Knowledge 📝 Writing 🗣️ Student Discourse 📚 Vocabulary Drop your answer in the comments and join our expert panel as they tackle the role of knowledge in comprehension: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 26/01/2025

📖 Don’t miss this powerful blog post by Matthew Levey on the case for storytelling in history curriculum! Read here 👉 knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #HistoryMatters #KnowledgeMatters

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Spire_Education @spire-ed.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Will probably be adding this to “The Knowledge Gap” and “The Writing Revolution.” #EduSky

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

In Webinar #4: “Knowledge: Why It Matters”, we’re bringing together powerhouse voices in literacy education! They’ll break down the science of knowledge-building and why it’s essential for comprehension success. Don’t miss it! 📅 Feb. 6, 2025 | 5:00 p.m. ET 🎟️ Secure your spot now: bit.ly/40cn2aU

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

📖✨ History comes to life through storytelling! In our latest blog, Matthew Levey explores why narratives matter in history education and how they help students connect with the past. Read more: 🔗 knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #KnowledgeMatters #HistoryMatters

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LaurenBrownOnEd @laurenbrownoned.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Why we need history & social studies in K-5 classrooms. New article from @knowledgematrs.bsky.social puts emphasis on storytelling. knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/the-cas... #EduSky #literacy @socialstudies.org

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The Case for Storytelling in History Curriculum - Knowledge Matters Campaign

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

Join us for Knowledge: An Unsung Hero of Reading Comprehension on Feb. 6 at 5:00 PM ET! 🧠📖 Featuring esteemed panelist Dr. Susan Neuman, a leading expert on how knowledge fuels literacy success. 📅 Register now: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/webinar... #ScienceOfReading #KnowledgeMatters

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

“Reading comprehension isn’t just a skill—it depends on knowledge. Without background knowledge, students struggle to understand what they read.” @natwexler.bsky.social explains why building knowledge is key to literacy success. #SOR #KnowledgeMatters 🔗 open.substack.com/pub/nataliew...

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Natalie Wexler @natwexler.bsky.social · 20/01/2025

News flash: I have another book coming out! To find out why I wrote it, and to get a preview of what's in it, check out the latest post on my free Substack, Minding the Gap: open.substack.com/pub/nataliew...

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Beyond the Science of Reading

Why I decided to write another book

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Baltimore’s Teacher of the Year and curriculum expert, Kyair Butts, joins Webinar #4: "Knowledge: Why It Matters" to share real-life strategies for building knowledge in the classroom! 📅 Feb. 6 | 4:30 PM ET 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/40cn2aU #KnowledgeMatters💙 #UnsungHeroes

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

🏈 What do Lamar Jackson & Josh Allen have in common? (And why are we asking this in a literacy webinar? 🤔) Like an elite QB drives a team, knowledge powers comprehension. Join our next webinar: "Knowledge, Why It Matters" to learn why! 🎟️ Register now: bit.ly/40cn2aU

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 14/01/2025

Exciting news! Explore the inspiring work of top districts with knowledge-building curricula on our new School Tour page! 🎓✨ 📖 Search by district or curriculum to dive into blogs, videos, guest articles & more: knowledgematterscampaign.org/school-tour-... #KnowledgeMatters

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Natalie Wexler @natwexler.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

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Lots of important insights about knowledge building literacy curricula and the next frontier—social studies—in this post from @brdavidson.bsky.social !

Natalie Wexler @natwexler.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

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Teachers tend to trust other teachers when looking to improve classroom practice. An innovative fellowship program helps them by spotlighting the practices of effective literacy teachers. More in my latest post on Minding the Gap: nataliewexler.substack.com/p/a-teacher-...

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A Teacher-to-Teacher Approach to Professional Development

An innovative fellowship program spotlights the practices of effective literacy teachers

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

Have you listened to Season 2 of the #KnowledgeMatters Podcast? 🎙️ Hear from teachers building knowledge with rich vocabulary instruction and how it supports access to high-quality texts! Listen now: knowledgematterscampaign.org/podcast/

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 10/01/2025

🔥 New Blog Alert! 🔥 @brdavidson.bsky.social dives into the importance of social studies curriculum and explores what ELA adoption can teach us about implementation. Don’t miss her takeaways: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/can-soc... #HistoryMatters #KnowledgeMatters💙

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 09/01/2025

Exciting things are ahead in 2025 with the #KnowledgeMatters School Tour! We’ll continue to “find the good and praise it” by amplifying schools have implemented knowledge building curriculum. Why? Because educators trust educators. 💡 Explore more: knowledgematterscampaign.org/post/can-soc...

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Can Social Studies Benefit from Lessons Learned in ELA? - Knowledge Matters Campaign

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 05/01/2025

“It’s not mastery of standards that makes students competent readers. It’s learning how to navigate all the things a text can do.” @mjliben.bsky.social Listen to Episode 3 of the Knowledge Matters Podcast and explore why centering the text is key: knowledgematterscampaign.org/podcast/

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 04/01/2025

“The phonics check isn’t responsible for all these gains — England has also emphasized a knowledge-rich curriculum and tests specifically aligned to that content — but it is a fundamental building block.” #KnowledgeMatters #CurriculumMatters www.the74million.org/article/6-ye...

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6-Year-Olds in England Get a Phonics Check. American Kids Should Get One, Too

Aldeman: Having students read a list of 40 words — some real, some not — and pass with an 80 or better has driven dramatic increases in performance.

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Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

“But comprehension is not a set of skills, rather, it’s a complex multidimensional ability.” #KnowledgeMatters #VocabularyMatters

Knowledge Matters Campaign @knowledgematrs.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

“Ultimately though this is not about us. It is about them [the students] and we need to step back and think about what they need to take them into their literary futures and remember this is not a curriculum for us.” #KnowledgeMatters #CurriculumMatters