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How It All Started

How It All Started The Core Knowledge Foundation was founded in 1986 by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., professor emeritus at the University of Virginia and author of many acclaimed books on education. More…

What Is Core Knowledge?

What Is Core Knowledge? Educational excellence and equity demands a strong foundation of knowledge for all children—and a coherent plan for teaching what every child needs to know. More…

Board of Trustees

Active Members

E. D. Hirsch, Jr., Bio

Bob Reid, Chairman

John Ballen, Vice Chairman

Stephen Tomlin, Treasurer

Louisa D. Spencer, Secretary

Mark Bauerlein

Chester E. Finn, Jr.

Ted Hirsch

C. Bradley Miller

David Steiner

Ruth Wattenberg

Dan Willingham

Linda Bevilacqua, President, Member Ex-Officio