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Does a Knowledge-Rich Curriculum Boost Literacy?

Can a knowledge-rich curriculum be the missing piece in solving England’s literacy puzzle?
This blog dissects a recent working paper that examines whether a knowledge-rich curriculum in Core Knowledge charter schools …
A new 77-page *working paper by Daniel T. Willingham et al. (2023) explores the effectiveness of a knowledge-rich curriculum in enhancing literacy levels. The study focuses on Core Knowledge charter schools in the U.S., particularly from kindergarten to 6th grade.
The research shows