Focusing on creating digitally savvy life-long learners sounds great; but cognitive science shows that trying to cultivate skills directly—without a knowledge-rich curriculum—is pure folly. The Common Core addresses this problem by increasing the amount of informational text students read and calling for curricula “intentionally and coherently structured to develop rich content knowledge within and across grades.”
DISCUSSANTS | |
 | Susan Neuman Professor of Childhood and Literacy Education, New York University |
 | Valarie Lewis Former Principal, PS 124 in Queens Dispelling the Myth Award Winner |
 | Amanda Pecsi Director of Curriculum, Center City Public Charter Schools |
 | Merryl Tisch Chancellor of the New York State Board of Regents |
MODERATOR | |
 | Robert Pondiscio Senior Fellow and Vice President of External Affairs, Thomas B. Fordham Institute |