Podcast appearances and mentions of emily hanford

The schools in Steubenville, Ohio, are doing something unusual—in fact, it's almost unheard of. In a country where nearly 40 percent of fourth graders struggle to read at even a basic level, Steubenville has succeeded in teaching virtually all of its students to read well. According to data from the Educational Opportunity Project at Stanford University, Steubenville has routinely scored in the top 10 percent or better of schools nationwide for third grade reading, sometimes scoring as high as the top 1 percent.In study after study for decades, researchers have found that districts serving low-income families almost always have lower test scores than districts in more affluent places. Yet Steubenville bucks that trend.“It was astonishing to me how amazing that elementary school was,” said Karin Chenoweth, who wrote about Steubenville in her book How It's Being Done: Urgent Lessons From Unexpected Schools.This week on Reveal, reporter Emily Hanford shares the latest from the hit APM Reports podcast Sold a Story. We'll learn how Steubenville became a model of reading success—and how a new law in Ohio put it all at risk.  Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Bluesky, Facebook and Instagram Learn about your ad choices: dovetail.prx.org/ad-choices

Steubenville became a model of reading success. Then a new law in Ohio put it all at risk. In this episode, we look at the "science of reading" lists some states are making, why the program Steubenville has been using for 25 years isn't getting on many of these lists, and the surprising power of one curriculum review group.Read: Christopher Peak on EdReportsRead: Transcript of this episodeCall us: (612) 888-7323Email us: soldastory@apmreports.orgDonate: Support our journalism More: soldastory.orgDive 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.

There's a name for the program at the heart of Steubenville's remarkable reading results. It's called Success for All. It's been around for decades, and numerous studies have shown it's effective. But relatively few school districts use it. We trace the history of the program and why it's never really caught on. Read: Transcript of this episodeVideo: The Story Behind Sold a StoryDonate: Support our journalismMore: soldastory.orgEmail us: soldastory@apmreports.org 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. 

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There's a school district in eastern Ohio where virtually all the students become good readers by the time they finish third grade. Many of the wealthiest places in the country can't even say that. And Steubenville is a Rust Belt town where the state considers almost all the students “economically disadvantaged.” How did they do it?Explore: Steubenville, by the numbers Read: Transcript of this episode From Karin Chenoweth Book: Districts that Succeed Book: How It's Being Done Podcast: ExtraOrdinary Districts Donate: Support our journalism More: soldastory.org  Email us: soldastory@apmreports.org  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. 

To celebrate Education Talk Radio's addition to the Be Podcast Network, we're sharing some episodes focused on equity and access from across the network. In this episode from The Authority Podcast, host Ross Romano speaks with UnboundEd CEO Lacey Robinson about her book Justice Seekers: Pursuing Equity in the Details of Teaching and Learning.The conversation includes:GLEAM — Grade-Level, Engaging, Affirming, Meaningful instructionThe relationship between justice and equityJustice is found in the details of teaching and learningWhat's hard about being a truth-teller?What can a teacher do in an environment that discourages or prohibits explicit discussion of race?How does administration create a supportive environment for this approach?Learn more about Justice Seekers at www.unbounded.org or find it on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, bookshop.org or wherever you get your books.About today's guestLacey Robinson is the president and CEO of UnboundEd, and the chair of the Board of CORE Learning. As CEO, Robinson sets the organization's vision for transforming instruction for students at the margins. She is a former teacher, principal, and professional development specialist who has focused on literacy, equity, and school leadership for more than 25 years. Her life's work aims to enable educators to disrupt systemic inequities in their school districts and classrooms. She led the merger of UnboundEd, Pivot Learning, and CORE Learning under the UnboundEd banner — creating the nation's largest K–12 educator development organization focused on improving teaching and learning for underserved students.Robinson is a leading national voice on disrupting the predictability of students' educational outcomes, and was named to 2023's Forbes 50 Over 50 list in recognition of her innovative leadership. She frequently serves as a keynote speaker and is featured on Emily Hanford's 2022 “Sold a Story” podcast.About the hostRoss Romano is a co-founder of the Be Podcast Network and CEO of September Strategies. He is a leadership development and performance coach for professionals in a range of industries and consults with organizations and high-performing leaders in the K-12 education industry to help communicate their vision and make strategic decisions that lead to long-term success. Connect on Bluesky and LinkedIn We're thrilled to be sponsored by IXL. IXL's comprehensive teaching and learning platform for math, language arts, science, and social studies is accelerating achievement in 95 of the top 100 U.S. school districts. Loved by teachers and backed by independent research from Johns Hopkins University, IXL can help you do the following and more:Simplify and streamline technologySave teachers' timeReliably meet Tier 1 standardsImprove student performance on state assessments

In 2022, Sold a Story debuted, bringing renewed attention—and scrutiny—to literacy instruction. Indeed, since Sold a Story came out, at least 25 states have passed reading laws. On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with Emily Hanford, host of Sold a Story. Nat and Emily discuss why Sold a Story took off, […]

In 2022, Sold a Story debuted, bringing renewed attention—and scrutiny—to literacy instruction. Indeed, since Sold a Story came out, at least 25 states have passed reading laws. On this episode of The Report Card, Nat Malkus speaks with Emily Hanford, host of Sold a Story. Nat and Emily discuss why Sold a Story took off, the impact Sold a Story has had on the literacy landscape, the state of investigative journalism in 2025, the pros and cons of podcasting, common misunderstandings of Sold a Story, and more.Emily Hanford is a senior correspondent and producer at APM Reports and the host of Sold a Story, which was the second most shared show on Apple Podcasts in 2023. New episodes of Sold a Story will be coming out in February. Show Notes:Sold a Story'There's a thoughtfulness about reading in the country today'New Reading Laws Sweep the Nation Following Sold a Story

Public schools across Minnesota are in the process of overhauling their reading curriculum. You may remember in 2023, the state passed the READ Act. It includes requirements that students be taught phonics and requires districts to purchase specific curriculum. At St. Paul Public Schools, the district began putting an emphasis on literacy even before the READ Act. And just last night they premiered a docuseries that followed students over one school year and their literacy journey.The docuseries is called “All In: The Saint Paul Public Schools Literacy Journey.” Jenny Davis is the literacy coordinator for the district and joined the program to talk about the docuseries. Emily Hanford was the reporter behind our Sold A Story podcast, which spurred states like Minnesota to put new laws into place regarding literacy and started a nationwide conversation. Hanford also joined the program to talk about her reporting on this topic.

In the Dark presents the first episode of “Sold a Story,” an award-winning investigative podcast that is changing how children are taught to read. In this episode, “The Problem,” a mother watches her son's first-grade lessons during Zoom school and discovers with dismay that he can't read. Her son isn't the only one: more than a third of fourth graders in the United States can't read on even a basic level. In “Sold a Story,” the host, Emily Hanford, exposes how educators came to believe in a method of teaching reading that doesn't work, and are now reckoning with the consequences. “Sold a Story” is available wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more at soldastory.org. 

Coffee Break: "My Journey: Overcoming Reading Challenges and Building Confidence"In this episode, I share how a recent podcast titled A Story Sold made a big impact on me. It resonated with my journey from struggling as a reader to building confidence over the years. The podcast filled in gaps I didn't have answers to, and I believe it could help others too. Check out the link—hope it's helpful. Enjoy!Podcast link:“Sold a Story” / https://podcasts.apple...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 https://cloud.connect.... extracredit.——————————————————————TheFailed Podcast / Sam Esquivel Info:Instagram: @The_Failed_Podcast

Nationally acclaimed journalist Emily Hanford's work is changing the ways schools around the country teach reading. In this award-winning podcast, she investigates why so many schools use an approach that cognitive scientists debunked decades ago. Apple Podcasts has recognized Sold a Story as a Series Essential. To celebrate, we're making it available without ads or other announcements for a limited time. Support: Donate to APM Reports More: soldastory.org 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.

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A fact may be true. But the truth of the fact is limited to the context in which it was found. Outside a meaningful context, the fact may mean something different. Also, facts without context can be misapplied and misunderstood. This is true of many of the facts used to support SoR structured approaches to reading instruction known as structured literacy. It is a house built on a series of decontextualized facts.

Reading Rainbow. Reading is FUNdamental! Hooked on Phonics. We grew up steeped in a culture that encouraged reading. And in the past couple of years many U.S. states have embraced legislation about how kids are taught to read in school. The phrase that you may have heard is “science of reading,” as in “let's make sure schools are using reading curricula based on science.” But what does that actually mean? And how would you, as a parent, know if your school was doing it?Today on ParentData, we're joined by journalist Emily Hanford, the host of the excellent podcast, Sold a Story. The topic of its first season was how reading is taught in American schools, and, for a lot of parents, it opened their eyes to the fact that there isn't just one way to teach reading and that many schools weren't doing it right. We talk about what the science says about the right approaches to reading, and then, more practically, about how parents can evaluate their own kids' learning and whether the legislation we're seeing is doing any good.Subscribe to ParentData.org for free access to new articles every week on data-driven pregnancy and parenting.

Emily Hanford is back with Episode 10 of Sold a Story. I wanted to take some time to listen to this one several times and think about it before responding, because it addresses some very serious challenges in the literacy wars. Some people who were confronted by the failings of Balanced Literacy — the highly … Continue reading "135 – Sold A Story Episode 10"

Wondering what the signs are that your child may potentially struggle with dyslexia? You HAVE to listen to our interview with Robin Zikmund, a mom-advocate from the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE). It's estimated that about 20% of kids struggle with dyslexia; that's one out of five! AND - it's hereditary, so if someone in your child's family struggled with dyslexia, that could mean your child is more likely to struggle too. There's a spectrum for dyslexia too so there's a huge range to how much it might affect someone. Early intervention is KEY, Robin says so this episode is even more important if you have little ones - like before age 5! While this episode is not meant as a diagnosis, Robin will help you start looking for some of the earliest signs of one of the most common learning challenges - she will also help you understand what your next steps are to get the support you need from your child's school. Robin's story of her son's frustration with reading and learning to the point of complete defeat, will break your heart, but also her drive to get to the bottom of what was happening and eventually "educating the educators" will inspire you to advocate for your child too. She mentions the Orton-Gillingham methods which you can find out about on the IMSE's website here. https://imse.com/ She also mentions Emily Hanford's podcast called Sold A Story found here: https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Robin serves as the Dyslexia Advocate and Community Engagement Manager for IMSE, the Institute for Multi-Sensory Education - a literacy training company focused on the science of reading. She is also the founder of Decoding Dyslexia Idaho, a grassroots movement that aims to increase access to educational interventions and teacher professional development for dyslexia and other language-based learning disabilities in public schools.  Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Website: https://imse.com/ Institute for Multi-Sensory Education (IMSE) Journal: https://journal.imse.com/ Decoding Dyslexia Idaho: https://www.decodingdyslexiaidaho.org/ Robin Zikmund LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robin-zikmund-50a379141/ Please like and subscribe to our podcast and leave a 5-star review so we can reach more parents like you! Subscribe to our podcast by sending an email to subscribe@teachingyourtoddler.com  For more expert interviews, fun activities and story time podcasts, please visit our website at TeachingYourToddler.com Check us out on Facebook at Teaching Your Toddler and on twitter at @TeachingToddler and on Instagram at @teachingyourtoddler  To support great future content, please click here and help us out with a $5 gift: glow.fm/teachingyourtoddler Leave us some feedback on this show and your ideas for future shows!

Some of the teachers, students, parents and researchers we met in Sold a Story talk about the impact the podcast has had on their lives and in schools — and share some of their hopes and concerns about the “science of reading” movement. Portraits: Zoe and Lee Gaul, Christine Cronin, Reid LyonEmail us: soldastory@apmreports.orgVideo: Mark Seidenberg at YaleArticle: Seidenberg on translating the scienceArticle: Lyon's most important findingsRead: Transcript of this episodeDonate: Support APM ReportsMore: soldastory.orgDive 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.

Aprender a leer en inglés es notoriamente difícil: letras mudas, patrones ortográficos impredecibles, y puede ser especialmente desalentador para los niños que no hablan mucho inglés en casa. El cincuenta por ciento de los alumnos hispanos de cuarto grado no sabe leer ni siquiera a un nivel básico, pero muchos padres no saben que sus hijos van rezagados. La presentadora Valeria Fernández entrevista a Emily Hanford, la reportera que elaboró Sold a Story, sobre los retos de aprender a leer en inglés cuando no es tu lengua materna, y lo que pueden hacer los padres si su hijo tiene dificultades.Cómo ayudar a su hijo a aprender a leer¿Por qué no se enseña a leer a los niños?Una evaluación popular, pero a menudo equivocada, de la lectura

Existe una idea sobre cómo enseñar a leer que han adoptado muchas escuelas estadounidenses: En lugar de limitarse a pronunciar las letras, los profesores piden a los alumnos que utilicen las imágenes y el contexto para adivinar lo que dicen las palabras. Sin embargo, muchos estudios demuestran que es un mal hábito que puede estorbar el proceso de aprendizaje. Esta adaptación al español del exitoso podcast Sold a Story, de Emily Hanford, investiga a las personas que promovieron esa idea y se beneficiaron de ella.soldastory.es

A Spanish adaptation of Sold a Story is now available. Hosted by journalist Valeria Fernández, the podcast is condensed into one 58-minute episode, plus a conversation between Fernández and Emily Hanford for Spanish-speaking parents whose children are learning to read English in American schools. - Listen or share: Sold a Story en español - Learn more: soldastory.es

Emily Hanford is senior producer and correspondent for APM Reports. She's the host of the hit podcast, "Sold a Story," the second most shared show on Apple Podcasts in 2023 and Time Magazine top THREE podcasts of the year joins Lisa today for a conversation reading instruction. Her entire career has been dedicated to public radio -- much to her English degree's surprise -- and has really made a tremendous name for herself. While her hit podcast launched at a time when parents, educators and the world was curious about the effect of the pandemic on today's students, it's proven to be an enduring and sought-after source of information. Tune in to hear her insights and incredible passion for a topic that not only impacts tomorrow's future, but today's everyday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you hear the words “special education” and immediately have a negative thought or emotion about it? Me too! Not because there is anything wrong with our wonderful special education teachers or the programs as a whole, but because I wasn't aware of all the fantastic resources these programs provide to students.  There is so much more to special education than what you remember from school.  Here to share more about how special education programs can help students with a range of learning difficulties is Caitlin McLarnon. Caitlin is a nationally certified school psychologist who has spent the majority of her career at the elementary level in Connecticut but has also worked in New York City with children of all ages. In addition to running special education meetings, she has also been on the other side of the table as a parent, as her oldest had an IEP.  In this episode, we discuss:  What is tiered instruction?  Different types of intervention plans and what they entail.  What to do if you feel your child has an auditory or visual processing concern. How a planning and placement team meeting will set you and your child up for success. Resources:  Sold a Story Podcast with Emily Hanford - https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/ Connect with Caitlin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlin-mclarnon-rechi-0b54596a/ Discount Codes from Our Sponsors: Navy Hair Care Shampoo + Conditioner: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/3ABupeN Navy Hair Care Charcoal Mask: use code LYNZY for 30% off - https://bit.ly/2USHdNC Mosh Energy Bars - https://www.moshlife.com/LYNZY: use code LYNZY to save 20% off plus free shipping on your first 6ct trial pack  Questions: What are all the different sections of special education that a child might need resources for? What are some things we might see in our kids that might give us an inkling that we might need to take next steps? Is tiered support the same in all schools or does it vary? What is after tiered support if more action is needed? How long should a child be in tiered support? How long does a school have from the initial PPT meeting to complete the evaluation and get back with the parents? What are the differences between an intervention plan, a 504 plan and an IEP?  How can I make sure that my child is being tested for the right things? What should we expect as parents as far as follow up? What can you do as a parent if you don't think the plan set in place is enough for your child? If you have a specific concern for your child what is the earliest you can have them evaluated? Are services ever offered outside of the school day? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reading workshop is an approach to reading instruction that falls within the parameters of whole language. It may seem more complicated, but once you understand the process and structure of reading workshop, a lot easier, and a lot more effective to implement. And it is multilevel and can be individualized to the specific needs and interests of your students.Reading workshop is not a method with step-by-step procedures that must be followed (with fidelity) like a recipe. Rather, it is an approach to reading instruction based on research and research-based theory related to how humans learn literacy.Reading workshop is not standardized. In a reading workshop, what you would see would be based on the teacher, students, age, level, etc. What works with one class doesn't always work with another. Thus, in each teacher's classroom, you might see different things. Reading workshop is structured, it's planned, there's very direct and explicit instruction based on individual students' needs, and it's strongly research-based, using real reading science, based on how real humans best learn.

Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview journalist Emily Hanford, host of the hit podcast Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong. Ms. Hanford discusses how she became interested in the science of reading, the growing consensus around phonics as the best way to teach children […]

Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview journalist Emily Hanford, host of the hit podcast Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong. Ms. Hanford discusses how she became interested in the science of reading, the growing consensus around phonics as the best way to teach children to read, the impact of the digital age on learning, and the importance of academic background knowledge for schoolchildren's learning. She offers her thoughts on how to reverse dramatic declines in NAEP reading test scores and the different kinds of reading that young people should be doing, including fables, poems, myths, fiction, history, and biography, that give them the wider vocabulary and knowledge to be good readers.

Prof. Albert Cheng of the University of Arkansas and Alisha Searcy interview journalist Emily Hanford, host of the hit podcast Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong. Ms. Hanford discusses how she became interested in the science of reading, the growing consensus around phonics as the best way to teach children to read, the impact of the digital age on learning... Source

How does the examination of our legacy as a nation impact present day DEI work? What is the importance of educators examining their own biases?  In this series on healthcare and social disparities, Dr. Jill Wener, a board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, anti-racism educator, meditation expert, and tapping practitioner, interviews experts and gives her own insights into multiple fields relating to social justice and anti-racism. In this episode, Jill interviews Lacey Robinson, the president and CEO of UnboundEd, and the Chair of the Board of CORE Learning. They discuss some common, well-intended mistakes that educators make when trying to be more equitable. Listen as they explore how education in DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) can be applied to work in healthcare and medicine in general. As CEO, Robinson sets the organization's vision for transforming instruction for students at the margins. She is a former teacher, principal, and professional development specialist who has focused on literacy, equity, and school leadership for more than 25 years. Her life's work aims to help educators in school systems disrupt systemic inequities and all of their legacies in classrooms. Robinson is a leading national voice on disrupting the racial and socioeconomic predictability of students' educational outcomes. She has been named to the Forbes 2023 50 Over 50 list featuring female leaders who are creating their greatest impact at age 50 and beyond. Her new book, Justice Seekers: Pursuing Equity in the Details of Teaching and Learning, released in July 2023, is a love letter to teachers inspiring us all to recognize that “justice is found in the details of teaching and learning®.” She also frequently serves as a keynote speaker and is featured on Emily Hanford's 2022 “Sold a Story” podcast. LINKS www.unbounded.org Twitter - @unboundedu Instagram - @unboundedu Lacey's Twitter - @lacrob www.amazon.com/Justice-Seekers-Pursuing-Teaching-Learning/dp/1394189729 ** Our website www.consciousantiracism.com You can learn more about Dr. Wener and her online meditation and tapping courses at www.jillwener.com, and you can learn more about her online social justice course, Conscious Anti Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change at https://theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism. If you're a healthcare worker looking for a CME-accredited course, check out Conscious Anti-Racism: Tools for Self-Discovery, Accountability, and Meaningful Change in Healthcare at www.theresttechnique.com/courses/conscious-anti-racism-healthcare Join her Conscious Anti-Racism facebook group: www.facebook.com/groups/307196473283408 Follow her on: Instagram at @jillwenerMD Twitter at @jillwenerMD Facebook at @jillwenerMDmeditation LinkedIn at @jillwenerMD

Whether you are a loyal All for Literacy listener or tuning in for the first time, Episode 11 is for you. In this podcast episode, host Dr. Liz Brooke journeys through season one of All For Literacy, recapping insight and common threads discussed with key industry voices.  Liz shares highlights from discussions with Emily Hanford, Kareem Weaver, Dr. Kymyona Burke, Dr. Shayne Piasta, and other valued guests while providing further conclusions and food for thought.  This episode covers the relationship between the pandemic and literacy levels, literacy as a civil right, integrating technology to empower educators, educational policy, multilingualism, differentiated literacy needs, research-based practices, and other related topics.  Catch up on what you missed before next season or to deepen your understanding of what you have learned all year. Tune in to relive the premiere season of All For Literacy and set the stage for 2024!   Episode Breakdown  (01:36) – Emily Hanford and what the pandemic taught us about learning to read (04:39) – Kareem Weaver: Literacy is a civil right (08:46) – Carl Hooker: Informed, empowered and equipped teachers are key (11:14) – Trisha DiFazio and Allison Roeser: Social Emotional Learning is the plate  (14:34) – Dr. Kymyona Burke: Relationships and accountability (17:40) – Dr. Claude Goldenberg: The Reading Wars are damaging for our schools (22:50) – Dr. Tiffany Hogan: Identification, Intervention, and Implementation  (27:25) – Dr. Maryanne Wolf: Neuroscience and Dyslexia (30:12) – Dr. Shayne Piasta: Bringing research to the classroom   About Dr. Liz Brooke  Dr. Liz Brooke is the chief learning officer at Lexia®. She is a lifelong learner dedicated to empowering literacy educators and supporting students. Before joining Lexia, she worked at Rosetta Stone, the Florida Center for Reading Research, and as a speech-language pathologist.    Mentioned in this Episode Find all the episodes mentioned at AllForLiteracy.com Liz Brooke, Twitter @LizCBrooke Emily Hanford, Twitter @ehanford Tiffany Hogan, Twitter @TiffanyPHogan Kareem Weaver, Twitter @KJWinEducation Trisha DiFazio, Twitter @TrishaDifazio Allison Roeser, Twitter @AllisonRoeser Dr. Kymyona Burk, Twitter, @kymyona_burk Dr. Tiffany Hogan, Twitter @tiffanyphogan Dr. Maryanne Wolf, Twitter @MaryanneWolf_ APM Reports — “Sold A Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong” FULCRUM-Oakland Mississippi's Literacy-Based Promotion Act   Join our community of listeners and never miss an episode at  All For Literacy today!

Metro Transit says it's getting tough on fare evasion, starting Monday. Why now? We talked to general manager Lesley Kandaras about efforts to boost enforcement -- and ridership -- on metro buses and trains. Some Minnesota schools are already using new reading tools that will be required by law. We talked to Catharine Richert -- a reporter and parent in Rochester -- about what she's hearing, along with Emily Hanford, host of the podcast that helped cause the change in curriculum. Feeling stressed? We learned about the science of forest bathing and a new study on its potential to help kids with their mental health. We checked in with a Minnesota blogger about what holiday pop-ups there are to see this season.

If you have young kids in your life, you may have noticed that they're learning to read in ways that are different than the way your learn.That's because Minnesota legislators recently passed a historic law that requires schools to adopt a new reading curriculum — all with the goal of closing Minnesota's vast reading gap.In Rochester's public schools, some of these tools are already in use. MPR News reporter Catharine Richert reported the story, and discussed it with MPR News host Cathy Wurzer and Emily Hanford of APM Reports, where she hosted and led production of the podcast Sold a Story.Use the audio player above to listen to the full conversation.Subscribe to the Minnesota Now podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.  We attempt to make transcripts for Minnesota Now available the next business day after a broadcast. When ready they will appear here. 

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent at American Public Media, about the challenges in teaching children to read. Hanford discusses the ineffective strategies being used in schools, the historical debate over phonics instruction, and the complexity of the English language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and the need for better teacher training. Hanford also touches on the Matthew effect, legislative actions to improve reading instruction, and the role of politics in education. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comFollow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent at American Public Media, about the challenges in teaching children to read. Hanford discusses the ineffective strategies being used in schools, the historical debate over phonics instruction, and the complexity of the English language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and the need for better teacher training. Hanford also touches on the Matthew effect, legislative actions to improve reading instruction, and the role of politics in education. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Tudor speaks with Emily Hanford, senior education correspondent at American Public Media, about the challenges in teaching children to read. Hanford discusses the ineffective strategies being used in schools, the historical debate over phonics instruction, and the complexity of the English language. She emphasizes the importance of understanding the science of reading and the need for better teacher training. Hanford also touches on the Matthew effect, legislative actions to improve reading instruction, and the role of politics in education. The Tudor Dixon Podcast is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday, Wednesday, & Friday. For more information visit TudorDixonPodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Corinne Adams' son Charlie came home from school with notes from his teacher saying he was doing great in reading. But during the pandemic, Adams had to give him a reading test at home, and she realized her son couldn't read. He'd been memorizing books that were read to him, but he didn't know how to read new words he'd never seen before.  It's a surprisingly common story. And kids who aren't on track by the end of first grade are in danger of never becoming good readers. Two-thirds of fourth graders in the United States are not proficient readers. The problem is even worse when you look beyond the average and focus on specific groups of children: 83% of Black fourth graders don't read proficiently.    American Public Media reporter Emily Hanford digs into a flawed theory that has shaped reading instruction for decades. The theory is that children can learn to read without learning how to sound out words, because there are other strategies they can use to figure out what the words say – strategies like “look at the picture” or “think of a word that makes sense.” But research by cognitive scientists has demonstrated that readers need to know how to sound out words. And some teacher training programs still emphasize the debunked theory, including books and classroom materials that are popular around the world.  Hanford looks at the work of several authors who are published by the same educational publishing company. One, Lucy Calkins, is a rock star among teachers. Her books and training programs have been wildly popular. Calkins has now decided to rewrite her curriculum in response to “the science of reading.” But other authors are sticking to the idea that children can use other strategies to figure out the words.  This is an update of an episode that originally aired in February 2023. Since then, Teachers College at Columbia University announced that the teacher training project founded by Calkins would be “dissolved.” The word “dissolved” was later removed from the statement, and the college instead characterized the move as a “transition” to ensure its “programs are informed by the latest research and evidence.” Since Sold a Story was first released, at least 22 states have introduced bills to overhaul reading instruction, and several have banned curricula that include cueing strategies.

140: I'm so honored that journalist Emily Hanford joined me on the podcast! It was her article "At a Loss for Words" that finally led me to rethink balanced literacy and begin learning about the science of reading. This episode will help you understand why some teachers are so resistant to learning about the science of reading - and Emily's work will help you start the conversation.Click here for the show notes from this episode.

In this episode, Chris and AJ discuss their goals and plans for the upcoming school year. Chris shares his experiences with having student teachers and emphasizes the importance of guiding them through the complexities of classroom management, technology integration, and adapting their teaching style to high school students' needs. AJ shares his goal of being more involved in classroom activities as an instructional leader to support teachers and improve student behavior. They also discuss the challenges of maintaining a positive classroom culture and effective teaching strategies. Tune in to gain insights into the world of education, from fostering classroom engagement to managing discipline effectively.Episode Highlights:Chris and AJ reflect on the start of the new school year and their respective roles as educators.Chris discusses his experiences with student teachers and how he guides them through classroom management and instructional strategies.AJ shares his goal of being more visible in classrooms to support teachers and address behavior issues.The hosts explore the importance of building positive classroom cultures and establishing strong relationships with students.Chris and AJ emphasize the need for educators to adapt their teaching styles to meet students' needs and interests.They discuss the challenges of teaching high school students and the importance of developing effective classroom strategies.Chris and AJ talk about maintaining a balance between implementing teaching philosophies and accommodating school and district requirements.What Are We Listening To?Chris - Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong - There's an idea about how children learn to read that's held sway in schools for more than a generation — even though it was proven wrong by cognitive scientists decades ago. Teaching methods based on this idea can make it harder for children to learn how to read. In this podcast, host Emily Hanford investigates the influential authors who promote this idea and the company that sells their work. It's an exposé of how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences — children harmed, money wasted, an education system upended.AJ - Everybody Pulls the TarpStephanie Skrocki - 20,000 Hertz - Music of Zelda - Part 1 & Part 2 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nearly everyone can learn to read — if they're taught correctly. It turns out that one of the primary approaches to teaching reading in schools was proven wrong decades ago. Emily Hanford, the host and investigative journalist behind the explosive “Sold A Story” podcast series, joins us to explain how educators came to believe in something that isn't true and are now working to undo it.

Decades of cognitive science research has shown that children need to be taught to sound out words in order to read. But school districts across the country often ignore or sideline that research in early grades, according to education reporter Emily Hanford, who says that's one reason that more than 60% of U.S. fourth graders aren't proficient readers. Hanford's six-part podcast “Sold a Story,” released late last year by American Public Media, is being cited in newly proposed legislation across the U.S. aimed to address the problem. We talk to Hanford about what's wrong with the way we teach kids to read and what can be done to improve literacy in California and nationwide.

Education journalist Emily Hanford has spent years investigating why so many American kids are struggling to read. In the podcast series Sold a Story, she argues the early-intervention literacy programme Reading Recovery (developed by New Zealand educationalist Dame Marie Clay in the late '70s) is out of step with discoveries in cognitive science.

It's been one year since the Dobbs decision that overturned Roe v. Wade. We look back at some of the stories shared as part of NPR's Days & Weeks series. Creator of the series NPR's Selena Simmons-Duffi joins us. And, research shows that current methods of teaching children how to read aren't as effective as they could be. But changing teaching practices has become a battleground in some states. Emily Hanford, a reporter for American Public Media, joins us. Then, father and son duo Maurice and Ezra Poplar join us. They came up with the idea of a travel podcast for kids after inventing stories about a group of rabbits in their California neighborhood. The podcast is called "BunnAmigos," and its second season begins soon.

For decades, American schools have taught reading with an approach that doesn't work very well. Emily Hanford of the podcast “Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong” explains how things are starting to change. This episode was produced by Miles Bryan, edited by Matt Collette, fact-checked by Laura Bullard and Victoria Chamberlin, engineered by Michael Raphael, and hosted by Noel King. We're taking Monday off for Juneteenth and will be back with a new episode on Tuesday, June 20. Transcript at vox.com/todayexplained Support Today, Explained by making a financial contribution to Vox! bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Emily Hanford is a senior correspondent and producer for American Public Media and the 2023 George W. Bush Institute Citation recipient for her coverage of our Nation's reading crisis.  She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Justine Taylor-Raymond at the Forum on Leadership to discuss her reporting, how she started in journalism, and what she's uncovered about how kids learn to read.  Hear more from Emily on the science of reading, why kids receiving quality reading instruction is essential, and what she's reading right now on The Strategerist.Related content:Forum on LeadershipSold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong

When I first read Emily Hanford's article, “At a Loss for Words,” I felt annoyed, angry and – in the end – dismissive. Years later, I can now say  that reading this article began my journey to discover the science of reading.Find the show notes here.

Reading is your one-way ticket to adventure! You can ride fire-breathing dragons, explore outer space, or even save the world – all within the pages of a book. But have you ever wondered how we learn to read? And why it can sometimes feel hard to do? Molly and co-host Anna talk to American Public Media reporter Emily Hanford, host of the podcast Sold a Story, about how some teaching techniques make it harder to learn how to read. Plus tips on how to become a rockstar reader and a brand-new Mystery Sound! This episode was sponsored by: Liquid I.V. (LiquidIV.com - Use code BRAINS at checkout to receive 20% off anything you order when you order.) Indeed (Indeed.com/BRAINS - Terms and conditions apply. Cost per application pricing not available for everyone.) Buy A Toyota (BuyAToyota.com - Explore Toyota SUVs.) *****Do you have your Smarty Pass yet?? Get yours today for just $4/month (or $36/year) and get bonus episodes every month, and ad-free versions of every episode of Brains On, Smash Boom Best, Moment of Um, and Forever Ago. Visit www.smartypass.org to get your Smarty Pass today!

There are kids like C.J. all over the country. Schools tell their parents they are reading at grade level, but the kids are not. And whether they ever get the help they need can depend a lot on their family income and their race. In this documentary, originally published in August 2020, host Emily Hanford shows that America's approach to reading instruction is having an especially devastating impact on children of color.Read more: Children of color are far less likely to get the help they needSupport this show: Donate to APM Reports

Molly Woodworth had a secret: She couldn't read very well. She fought her way through text by looking at the first letter of a word and thinking of something that made sense.  Reading was slow and laborious. Then she learned that her daughter's school was actually teaching kids to read that way. In this documentary, originally published in August 2019, host Emily Hanford reveals that many kids are being taught the habits of struggling readers. Winner of a Gracie Award and finalist for an EWA Public Service Award.  Read more: How a flawed idea is teaching millions of kids to be poor readersSupport this show: Donate to APM Reports

Emily Hanford, host of one of 2022's best podcasts, Sold A Story, is here to discuss her deep reporting and well-told (if disturbing) documentation about how the way we've taught kids to read in this country is all wrong … and we haven't done anything about it for decades. Plus, an orgy of celebrity becomes white noise in Super Bowl commercials. And so many weird floating objects, so few answers beyond those supplied by F-22 Raptors. Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey Wara Email us at thegist@mikepesca.com To advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGist Pesca Profundities | Mike Pesca | Substack Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Corinne Adams' son Charlie came home from school  with notes from his teacher saying he was doing great in reading. He seemed to be able to read the little books he was getting at school. But during the pandemic, Corinne had to give him a reading test at home, and she realized her son couldn't read. He'd been memorizing books that were read to him but he didn't know how to read new words he'd never seen before. Corinne decided to teach him herself. It's a surprisingly common story. And kids who aren't on track by the end of first grade are in danger of never becoming good readers. Two thirds of fourth graders in the United States are not proficient readers. The problem is even worse when you look beyond the average and focus on specific groups of children: 83% of Black fourth graders don't read proficiently. American Public Media reporter Emily Hanford digs into a flawed theory that has shaped reading instruction  for decades. The theory is that children can learn to read without learning how to sound out words, because there are other strategies they can use to figure out what the words say. Strategies like “look at the picture” or “think of a word that makes sense.” Research by cognitive scientists has demonstrated that readers need to know how to sound out words. But some teacher training programs still emphasize this debunked theory, including books and classroom materials that are popular around the world. Scientists say these strategies are teaching children the habits of struggling readers. Kids learn to skip letters and words and struggle to understand what they're reading. Hanford looks at the work of several authors who are all published by the same educational publishing company. One, Lucy Calkins, is a “rock star” among teachers. Her books and training programs are wildly popular. Calkins has now decided to rewrite her curriculum in response to “the science of reading.” But other authors are sticking to the idea that children can use other strategies to figure out the words.  Their teaching materials are in classrooms all over the country. Reporter Christopher Peak also contributed to this story. Support Reveal's journalism at Revealnews.org/donatenow Subscribe to our weekly newsletter to get the scoop on new episodes at Revealnews.org/weekly Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram

For many parents, the last few years have been eye-opening, as they saw the education system in America crumble under the weight of the pandemic. School closures that went on far too long, ineffective zoom school for kids as young as kindergarten, and other stringent policies that we're still just beginning to understand the devastating effects of. But like many things during the pandemic, COVID didn't necessarily cause these structural breakdowns as much as it exposed just how broken the system was to begin with.  Nowhere is that more clear than in our episode today about why 65% of American fourth grade kids can barely read. And about how during the pandemic, parents, for the first time, came face to face with just how bad and ineffective the reading instruction in their kids' classrooms is and started asking questions about why. That is the subject of Emily Hanford's new podcast from American Public Media, Sold a Story, where she investigates the influential education authors who have promoted a flawed idea and a failed method for teaching reading to American kids. It's an expose of how educators across the country came to believe in something that isn't true and are now reckoning with the consequences – children harmed, money wasted, an education system upended.  Today, guest host Katie Herzog talks to Emily about her groundbreaking reporting and what we can do to make things right.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices