Lucy Calkins

Teachers sing songs about Lucy Calkins. The longtime professor at Columbia University’s Teachers College is one of the most influential people in American elementary education today. Her admirers call her books bibles. Why didn't she know that scientific research contradicted reading strategies she promoted? Read: Transcript of this episode Watch: The story behind Sold a StorySupport: Donate to APM Reports More: soldastory.org En español: soldastory.es Dive deeper into Sold a Story with a multi-part email series from host Emily Hanford. We’ll also keep you up to date on new episodes. Sign up at soldastory.org/extracredit.

Lucy Calkins says she has learned from the science of reading. She's revised her materials. Fountas and Pinnell have not revised theirs. Their publisher, Heinemann, is still selling some products to teach reading that contain debunked practices. Parents, teachers and lawmakers want answers. Map: How states approach reading instruction Organize: Sold a Story discussion guide Read: Transcript of this episode Watch: The story behind Sold a StorySupport: Donate to APM Reports More: soldastory.org En español: soldastory.es Dive deeper into Sold a Story with a multi-part email series from host Emily Hanford. We’ll also keep you up to date on new episodes. Sign up at soldastory.org/extracredit.

Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell discuss the changing landscape of reading education. They talk about the struggle to maintain relevance in teaching reading, the consequences of outdated practices, and the fight to stay current in schools. The episode explores the aftermath of removing certain reading curriculums and the shift towards evidence-based programs in education.