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Sold a Story
Millions 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.
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4.9 stars from 6,401 ratings
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“Just wondering why episode 2 is explicit I got confused when I had to skip it I’m 9 and i love this it is great i am binge listening to the non explicit eps also pleaseee do a second season maybe on math”
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United States of America ·
04/21/24
“This podcast completely blew my mind. If you know any children getting ready to learn to read, or struggling to read, share this with their families.”
llizzaa via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
This is why I didn’t teach elementary
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“Kids were not getting the point of reading. Schools were spending millions on programs that were based on nothing but claims from the publishers. I’m glad the tide is turning. I taught middle and high school special education, and spent my own money on phonics to compensate for lack of instruction.”
farm.haint via Apple Podcasts ·
United States of America ·
04/20/24
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