Sold a Story
APM ReportsMillions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read but many schools are ignoring the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 17 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Society & CultureDocumentary | |||
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Some of the teachers, students, parents and researchers we met in Sold a Story talk about the impact the podcast has had on their lives and in schools — and share some of their hopes and concerns about the “science of reading” movement. more
Schools around the country are changing the way they teach reading. And that is having major consequences for people who sold the flawed theory we investigated in Sold a Story. But Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas and Gay Su Pinnell are fighting back — an... more
A Spanish adaptation of Sold a Story is now available. Hosted by journalist Valeria Fernández, the podcast is condensed into one 58-minute episode, plus a conversation between Fernández and Emily Hanford for Spanish-speaking parents whose children ar... more
Across the country, school districts are dropping textbooks, state legislatures are going so far as to ban teaching methods, and everyone, it seems, is talking about "the science of reading." Things have been changing since Sold a Story was released.... more
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Apple Podcasts5Painted Maya
United Statesa month ago - Confirmation
This podcast was quite enlightening. As an educator I always believed in teaching phonics and have always fought for it to be included in our curriculum. I feel that the education system is run on making money as opposed to how to truly support our young scholars in their learning. I am so tired of the proverbial pendulum swing of learning methods of so called “experts” when we already have proven methods that work. This podcast has truly inspired me to continue to speak out. Thank you.
Apple Podcasts5JaiznoteUnited Statesa month ago - Teachers - please listen
One of the most important podcasts I have heard. Thank you. I am a teacher and so much was clarified during the course of my listen.
Apple Podcasts5NelliePieGirlUnited States2 months ago - Mind blowing
This was a fantastic listen about a great feat of investigative and explanatory journalism. Stick around for the credits on the final episode. You won’t regret it.
Apple Podcasts5Enjoyer of good thingsUnited States2 months ago - Excellent - Very Informative
I just finished this podcast and have been recommending it to everyone. Thank you for providing this valuable info!
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