This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission.
Sold a Story is an investigative podcast exploring educational methods, classroom effectiveness, and the science behind teaching strategies. Season 1 uncovered why many children struggle with reading, initiating nationwide educational reforms. Season 2 extends this examination to teaching methodologies themselves.
Despite strong evidence supporting Engelmann’s direct instruction, its presence in schools is limited. The podcast investigates reasons for its decline, spotlighting a North Carolina charter network committed to this approach for over 25 years.
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