An investigative podcast examines why proven educational research frequently fails to reach classrooms despite its potential to improve learning outcomes. Sold a Story, produced by APM Reports, explores the disconnect between educational science and school practices, shedding light on the systemic barriers that prevent evidence-based teaching methods from being widely adopted. The series delves into the broader implications of this gap, particularly for students struggling with foundational learning skills. The latest installment from The Hechinger Report revisits key findings from the first season, offering deeper insights into the experiments and policies that have shaped—or failed to shape—modern education.
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 to learn […] The post Sold a story: The forgotten experiment appeared first on The Hechinger Report.
