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Mentioned in 3 episodes
Sold a Story
How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong
Book • 2023
In 'Sold a Story,' Emily Hanford delves into the world of reading instruction, examining how certain methods, such as the Whole Language Approach, have become prevalent despite being disproven by scientific research.
The series critiques influential figures and publishing companies that have profited from these methods, highlighting the impact on children's literacy.
The series critiques influential figures and publishing companies that have profited from these methods, highlighting the impact on children's literacy.
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’s investigation into reading instruction.


Bari Weiss

Emily Hanford

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Why 65% of Fourth Graders Can't Really Read
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as a podcast about how teaching kids to read went wrong.

Emily Hanford

The Today, Explained Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good
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in reference to conversations around the science of reading.

Anne Wicks

Literacy at Light Speed: Scaling Personalized Reading Success