Mr Gove gave the example of the US state of Massachusetts as an example of a school system that had applied the principles of a "knowledge-based curriculum".

BBC: Gove sets out 'core knowledge' curriculum plans

The exact details of what will be included and excluded from this latest version of England's curriculum have yet to be published, but Mr Gove promised: "Our new curriculum affirms - at every point - the critical importance of knowledge acquisition".

BBC: Gove sets out 'core knowledge' curriculum plans

McDonogh 15 is one of 55 public charter schools that make up a nationwide network known as KIPP ("Knowledge Is Power Program"), dedicated to serving low-income and minority students with a rigorous curriculum.

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