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Reading aloud is a powerful way to build knowledge! When teachers read entire books aloud, they expose students to rich vocabulary, complex ideas, and background knowledge that fuels comprehension.

Doug Lemov unpacks this in his recent blog: teachlikeachampion.org/blog/reading...

#KnowledgeMatters
Reading Aloud From Real Books To Build Fluency, Attention and Meaning, Teach Like a Champion
[caption id="attachment_18477" align="aligncenter" width="468"] Engaged, attentive students learning to read productively[/caption]   In our...
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March 5, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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...
Can Social Studies Benefit from Lessons Learned in ELA? - Knowledge Matters Campaign
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January 9, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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"knowledgematters"
On May 4, 1961, the Freedom Riders made history. A brave group of Black and white activists rode buses into the deep South to challenge segregation in public transportation.
May 27, 2025 at 1:51 PM
“Reading sets of books on the same topic develops automaticity in word recognition and builds the knowledge that fuels comprehension.”

#VocabularyMatters #KnowledgeMatters

Read more via @natwexler.bsky.social: open.substack.com/pub/nataliew...
December 16, 2024 at 12:40 PM
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
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Why is vocabulary acquisition crucial for students to comprehend text? 🧠📚

Our recent “Unsung Heroes” webinar explored this in depth! Both breadth (how many words you know) and depth (how well you know them) are vital for reading comprehension. 💡

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December 12, 2024 at 9:29 PM
How can I get the “biggest bank for my buck” when it comes to teaching vocabulary?

@smorrisey.bsky.social gives us strong and practical advice!

#VocabularyMatters #KnowledgeMatters💙
December 9, 2024 at 10:37 PM
Teaching reading strategies gives students a boost, but background knowledge & vocabulary drive long-term comprehension.

Let’s focus on building knowledge—not just strategies.

Brilliant insight from @DTWillingham: education.ufl.edu/patterson/file…#KnowledgeMattersrs
March 25, 2025 at 6:43 AM
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...
Bonus Episode: Knowledge: An Unsung Hero of Reading Comprehension
Podcast Episode · The Knowledge Matters Podcast · Bonus · 1h 1m
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March 2, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Expertise matters! Napoléon makes the case for valuing specialist knowledge over forceful opinion in our latest post, "Chacun son métier." Read it here: wix.to/3mFmkAR #Expertise #KnowledgeMatters #cabbages
Chacun son métier
Given the casual disregard of expertise and hard-won experience that's about these days, I have some sympathy with Napoléon's admonishment of a vegetable seller who tried to tell him how to retain his...
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June 12, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🎉 All 6 episodes of Season 3 of the #KnowledgeMatters Podcast are out now!

Join @dylanwiliam, @Doug_Lemov & @natwexler as they explore literacy, the science of learning & why knowledge-rich instruction matters.

🎧 Listen here: knowledgematterscampaign.org/podcast/
Podcast - Knowledge Matters Campaign
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August 2, 2025 at 5:40 PM
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/
January 13, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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“There is a cult of ignorance in the United States... nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge." - Isaac Asimov
December 20, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Epistemicide, the systematic destruction or silencing of knowledge systems, disproportionately affects minority communities. Rooted in colonialism and systemic oppression, devaluing their cultural heritage #Epistemicide #EpistemicJustice #CulturalEquity #KnowledgeMatters #SocialJustice
April 4, 2025 at 5:19 PM
History matters. Holocaust education matters. The level of obliviousness regarding WWII Germany is appalling in and of itself, also worrisome as some in the populace grow more comfortable with Hitlerian people and ideas.
We still need to know the danger.
www.psychologytoday.com/intl/blog/be...
Holocaust Education May Help Teach Psychology's History
Teaching students about how the Holocaust impacted psychology may help some better realize its history and how the field.
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December 5, 2024 at 10:42 AM
What an inspiring conversation in our latest webinar! Want to unlock early writing success for your students? Our featured educators discussed powerful strategies to make it happen—here are some key takeaways!
Stay tuned for more thought-provoking discussions! #KnowledgeMatters #EduSky
February 25, 2025 at 5:00 PM
It's not just the Department of Education that Trump wants to eliminate. It's education.

Because and ignorant electorate is easier to manipulate.
#uspoli #knowledgematters #factsmatter
Trump has school desks on hand for his event abolishing the Department of Education
March 20, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Just 5 days away from launching a new collection celebrating "blue skies research"—the fundamental work that sparks ideas and breakthroughs benefiting society.

Featuring 20 exceptional scholars.

Stay tuned for the Sept 15 launch!

#ResearchMatters #KnowledgeMatters #EXPeditions
September 11, 2025 at 11:43 AM
🔥 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💙
January 10, 2025 at 7:43 PM
“An assessment that is matched to the curriculum also places direct attention on learning. Students have the opportunity to learn from content-rich curricula and to be assessed based on what they have learned.” #KnowledgeMatters
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Rethinking Reading
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December 14, 2024 at 10:37 PM