Vol. 18 No. 3 2005

A Letter from the President

New Book by E. D. Hirsch, Jr.

A Classics Professor

Why is the Sequence Sequenced?

Cultural Illiteracy

National Conference News

Advocates and Partnerships

Preschool News

Letter to the Editor:
Fayette County, KY

Celebrating Shakespeare in San Diego, CA

PS 124 in New York

Newark Charter School, DE

What's New on our Website?

Westward Ho!
The Knowledge Frontier Begins in San Antonio

SACVB/Nancy H. Belcher

The allure of the Western Frontier has been an essential part of the American experience for hundreds of years. Unique qualities of the American Indian, Hispanic, and cowboy cultures come together in San Antonio, the host city of the 15th Core Knowledge National Conference. Let San Antonio and Core Knowledge become your gateway to the limitless Knowledge Frontier.

SACVB/Craig Stafford

The official conference hotels are the Marriott Rivercenter and Riverwalk, steps away from San Antonio’s famed River Walk. Special rates are available, so be sure to mention Core Knowledge when you make your reservations with the hotels. We expect over 2,200 attendees and 50 exhibitors to join us February 23-25, 2006. We hope that you are able to add your energy and enthusiasm for learning to the group!

Here are a few of the highlights that will help make this conference a memorable experience.

• SACVB/Richard Reynolds

  A unique teaching style… Bill Nye the Science Guy has one that he will share with you at our keynote luncheon on Friday, February 24
• A successful reading program… E. D. Hirsch, Jr., will share his ideas on narrowing the 4th-grade gap in reading achievement at the general session on Thursday, February 23
• A time with the experts… World-renowned reading and learning experts will share the results of their studies regarding elementary education on Thursday, February 23
• A feast of knowledge… Mathematicians, scientists, historians, writers and technology experts will be on hand to enrich teachers’ knowledge and understanding in specific content areas. Choose from over 50 sessions on Friday, February 24
• A great opportunity… Core Knowledge consultants will offer sessions on classroom management, student literacy, and grant writing on Thursday, February 23. Plus, over 100 teachers will present units and lesson plans for all grade levels and subject areas that you can use in your own classroom on Saturday, February 25

One last thing… Tours of Core Knowledge schools will be conducted on Thursday February 23. Reservations are limited and the cost $30/person, so call or email for details.

If you’re excited and energized about our conference, you’ll want to visit our website, www.coreknowledge.org/conference or call 1-800-238-3233, ext. 222 for more information. The 2006 Core Knowledge National Conference brochure will be posted on September 1. We are here to answer your questions, take your comments, and start you on your way to a GREAT LEARNING EXPERIENCE surrounded by the charm, warmth, and culture of San Antonio.