Knowledge matters in the sciences of reading and learning.
We educate, support, and inspire educators, system leaders, and policymakers to implement and strengthen high-quality, knowledge-building curriculum and instruction.
Knowledge Matters is a national nonprofit that champions the role of content knowledge in the sciences of reading and learning through advocacy and consulting.
The Knowledge Matters Campaign, our advocacy movement, provides free, research-based tools and learning opportunities for the field.
Knowledge Matters Solutions, our consulting practice, partners with schools and systems, publishers, nonprofits, and funders.
Check out the History Matters Podcast – Season 2 coming soon!
What kinds of history instruction build content knowledge and civic awareness? Why is social studies content such a power player when it comes to literacy? How can schools make time for these critical learning opportunities? In Season 2 of the History Matters Podcast, we explore these questions and more with educators, cognitive scientists, curriculum writers, and leaders working to bring rich history instruction into the classroom. Join hosts Kyair Butts, Barbara Davidson, and Ebony McKiver when “Connecting History to the Classroom” launches on 7/21!
Introducing the High School Review Tool!
High-quality, content-rich English coursework is essential to prepare high school students for college, career, and civic life. The new High School Review Tool defines the key features and specific attributes of evidence-based, knowledge-building English curriculum for grades 9–12, including proven literacy accelerators and rich opportunities to build a broad and growing body of knowledge, vocabulary, and conceptual understanding.
