The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It

by Natalie Wexler · Avery / Penguin

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Wexler argues that reading comprehension depends on background knowledge and that a content-poor primary curriculum widens attainment gaps. The book is frequently cited in UK debates about curriculum, knowledge and literacy.