FAQ: K–8 Schools

The Core Knowledge Sequence is used in over 1,000 schools across the country.

For more information on the Core Knowledge Sequence for kindergarten through grade 8, please see the frequently asked questions below:

New To Core Knowledge

• I love the idea of Core Knowledge! How can I get started in my classroom, even if my school isn\'t involved in a school-wide effort yet?

• Can we effectively teach students who have not used Core Knowledge in their earlier grades?

• I am hoping to transform an existing school that presently uses a different approach into a Core Knowledge school. What should I do?

• I am thinking about starting a Core Knowledge charter school. Can the Foundation help me?

• How can I network with other Core Knowledge users?

Teaching Core Knowledge

• How do I teach Core Knowledge?

• What are your recommendations for a reading program?

• Does Core Knowledge have a position on how to teach reading?

• What are your recommendations for a math program?

• Can Core Knowledge be adapted to meet the needs of special education students?

• Can Core Knowledge be adapted to meet the needs of English language learners?

• Can Core Knowledge be adapted to meet the needs of gifted/honors students?

• Can I "pick and choose" which topics to teach and which to leave out?

• Why isn’t there a separate section in the Core Knowledge Sequence for special areas such as Physical Education, Drama, or Technology?

• Why isn’t there a separate section in the Core Knowledge Sequence for foreign languages?  

• How do you use Core Knowledge in a multi-age setting?

• What is the role of the Core Knowledge Coordinator in Core Knowledge Schools?

• Becoming a Core Knowledge School will cost us money. Where can we go to find grant support?

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