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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.

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Mentioned in 3 episodes

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Bari Weiss
in the introduction of the podcast episode, highlighting
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Emily Hanford
’s investigation into reading instruction.
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Why 65% of Fourth Graders Can't Really Read
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Emily Hanford
as a podcast about how teaching kids to read went wrong.
The Today, Explained Center for Kids Who Can’t Read Good
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Anne Wicks
in reference to conversations around the science of reading.
Literacy at Light Speed: Scaling Personalized Reading Success

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