WHAT IS IT?
Core Knowledge is an idea that for the sake of academic excellence, greater fairness,
and higher literacy, elementary and middle schools need a solid, specific, shared core curriculum in order to help children establish strong foundations of knowledge, grade
by grade.
Click here to visit the Core Knowledge website and see a sample of core knowledge sequence.
BENEFITS OF THE CORE KNOWLEDGE CURRICULUM SEQUENCE:
For Students
- Provides a broad base of knowledge and a rich vocabulary
- Motivates students to learn and creates a strong desire to learn more
- Provides the knowledge necessary for higher levels of learning and helps build confidence
For the School
- Provides an academic focus and encourages consistency in instruction
- Provides a plan for coherent, sequenced learning from grade to grade
- Promotes a community of learners — adults and children
- Becomes an effective tool for lesson planning and communication among teachers and with parents
- Guides thoughtful purchases of school resources
For the School District
- Provides a common focus to share knowledge and expertise
- Decreases learning gaps caused by mobility
- Encourages cooperation among schools to provide quality learning experiences for all students
- Provides a strong foundation of knowledge for success in high school and beyond
For Parents and the Community
- Provides a clear outline of what children are expected to learn in school
- Encourages parents to participate in their children’s education both at home and in school
- Provides opportunities for community members to help obtain and provide instructional resources