Core Knowledge Foundation Names Beth Battle Anderson as President & CEO
The Core Knowledge Foundation (CKF), a national leader in knowledge-based education, is pleased to announce Beth Battle Anderson as its new President & CEO, effective July 7, 2025. A proven leader in K-12 education and nonprofit strategy, Beth brings deep expertise in curriculum, educational equity, and large-scale program expansion.
Beth joins CKF after a decade as Executive Director of Hill Learning Center, where she led the growth of research-based literacy interventions and teacher training, expanding their reach to thousands of educators and schools nationally and worldwide. Prior to Hill, she served in leadership roles at Teach For America, helping to secure over $300 million in funding and leading national education partnerships. Beth was also a co-founder of Duke University’s Center for the Advancement of Social Entrepreneurship (CASE), where she worked at the intersection of education, research, and social impact and continues to serve on the advisory board. Beth is a Pahara-Aspen Education Fellow as well as a board member for both Great Schools NC and the NC State Education Assistance Authority.
As a champion of knowledge-rich curriculum and research-backed instruction, Beth is committed to CKF’s mission to ensure all students—regardless of background—have access to the knowledge they need to succeed. CKF has been a pioneer in K-12 education for nearly four decades, offering:
- A coherent, content-rich curriculum used by thousands of schools nationwide
- Groundbreaking work in the science of reading and literacy instruction
- Partnerships with state and district leaders, policymakers, and educators to expand access to high-quality curriculum
Beth will focus on strengthening CKF’s impact and partnerships at a time when knowledge-rich curricula are gaining momentum in states across the country.
For more information about CKF’s work or to connect with Beth, please contact info@coreknowledge.org