Shifting our Approach to Elementary Reading Instruction, with Natalie Wexler, Author of The Knowledge Gap
02/18/20 • 50 min
Have you ever read a paper, found a tool, or heard an idea that made you stop and think, "If we could do this, we'd see truly major changes"? That's how I felt after speaking with education journalist and author Natalie Wexler about her recent book, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It. Despite the heavy emphasis on reading instruction through testing, "accountability" measures, and funding over the last two decades, reading scores have been flat. Students performing at "proficient" levels make up less than one third of the student population. Why is this? The answer appears to lie not in environmental factors or lack of resources, but in our approach to reading instruction. In this episode, Natalie shares why skills-based reading comprehension misses the mark, and new approach that can close the gap.
Connect with Natalie and her writing:
Website: https://nataliewexler.com/
Twitter: @natwexler
Books: The Knowledge Gap and The Writing Revolution
Rebecca's hosting the first Education Innovation Virtual Town Hall on February 25, 2020. The event is free but remaining space is limited. Click here to register and reserve your spot!
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Have you ever read a paper, found a tool, or heard an idea that made you stop and think, "If we could do this, we'd see truly major changes"? That's how I felt after speaking with education journalist and author Natalie Wexler about her recent book, The Knowledge Gap: The Hidden Cause of America's Broken Education System - and How to Fix It. Despite the heavy emphasis on reading instruction through testing, "accountability" measures, and funding over the last two decades, reading scores have been flat. Students performing at "proficient" levels make up less than one third of the student population. Why is this? The answer appears to lie not in environmental factors or lack of resources, but in our approach to reading instruction. In this episode, Natalie shares why skills-based reading comprehension misses the mark, and new approach that can close the gap.
Connect with Natalie and her writing:
Website: https://nataliewexler.com/
Twitter: @natwexler
Books: The Knowledge Gap and The Writing Revolution
Rebecca's hosting the first Education Innovation Virtual Town Hall on February 25, 2020. The event is free but remaining space is limited. Click here to register and reserve your spot!
If you're interested in partnering with kindness.org as a Learn Kind Pilot classroom, go to kindness.org and scroll down to "Learn Kind" to find out more. (Or you can send Rebecca a message!)
If you liked what you heard, rate and review Off the Assembly Line
Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at rebeccaareed.com.
Learn more about the Teacher Mastermind at http://teachermastermind.com
Follow Off the Assembly Line
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instagram @offtheassemblyline_podcast
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Special thanks to Scott Holmes for our intro music. You can check out more from him at https://scottholmesmusic.com/.
Thanks for listening to Off the Assembly Line. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and then go make a ruckus!
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This week I'm excited to share a deeply insightful conversation with Dr. Robyn Koslowitz, clinical psychologist, regular contributor to Psychology Today, and the Education Director of Targeted Parenting Institute. We’re talking about social-emotional learning (SEL), and the small tweaks that can make a major difference in students’ wellness, behavior, and long-term health and success. My favorite insight in our conversation is the innovative and integrated approach that Dr. Koslowitz uses to bridge the gap between home and school - a disconnect that is felt by many, but rarely addressed holistically. Like our recent mindfulness episodes, this conversation has wisdom for everyone.
Connect with Dr. Koslowitz and Targeted Parenting Institute:
Website: https://targetedparenting.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrobynkoslowitz/
Facebook: @drkoslowitzpsychology
Instagram: @dr.koslowitzpsychology
Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/targeted-parenting
If you're interested in partnering with kindness.org as a Learn Kind Pilot classroom, go to kindness.org and scroll down to "Learn Kind" to find out more. (Or you can send Rebecca a message!)
Rebecca's hosting the first Education Innovation Virtual Town Hall on February 25, 2020. The event is free but remaining space is limited. Click here to register and reserve your spot!
If you liked what you heard, rate and review Off the Assembly Line
Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at rebeccaareed.com.
Learn more about the Teacher Mastermind at http://teachermastermind.com
Follow Off the Assembly Line
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Special thanks to Scott Holmes for our intro music. You can check out more from him at https://scottholmesmusic.com/.
Thanks for listening to Off the Assembly Line. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and then go make a ruckus!
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Industry and Education: How Real-World Connections Create Student Opportunity with Sabari Raja, CEO and Co-Founder of Nepris [RECAST]
[RECAST EP01] A little over 6 years ago, Sabari Raja heard a persistent and compelling question from educators, community leaders, and industry professionals in her city. They all wanted to know how to create meaningful and accessible industry connections in the classroom. The question led Sabari and co-founder Binu Thayamkery to create Nepris, which connects professionals of all kinds with K-12 classrooms (LIVE!) - no matter where they're located. Sabari shares insights on the industry-education connection, the importance of broad career exposure for student opportunity, and how she started Nepris.
Connect with Sabari and Nepris:
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://nepris.com
Twitter: @neprisapp
Facebook: @neprisapp
Rebecca's hosting the first Education Innovation Virtual Town Hall TODAY, February 25, 2020. Registration is closed, but the recording will be available upon request. Email [email protected].
If you liked what you heard, rate and review Off the Assembly Line.
Connect with Rebecca on LinkedIn or at rebeccaareed.com.
Learn more about the Teacher Mastermind at http://teachermastermind.com
Follow Off the Assembly Line
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Special thanks to Scott Holmes for our intro music. You can check out more from him at https://scottholmesmusic.com/.
Thanks for listening to Off the Assembly Line. Share it with someone who needs to hear it and then go make a ruckus!
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