A deep dive into the gap between education research and classroom reality, Sold a Story—an investigative podcast by APM Reports—examines why proven learning strategies often fail to reach students. Season 1 uncovered systemic barriers that leave many children behind, questioning why evidence-backed teaching methods are overlooked in schools. The latest installment shifts focus to literacy struggles, probing the broader failures in how children are taught to read and learn. For educators, parents, and policymakers, this series offers a critical look at the forces shaping—or failing—student success.
This podcast, Sold a Story, was produced by APM Reports and reprinted with permission. Sold a Story is an investigative podcast about how kids learn — what works in the classroom, the science behind those insights and why that research often doesn’t make it into schools. Season 1 revealed why so many kids are struggling […] The post Sold a story: It’s not just reading appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
