About this episode
This episode explores the challenges faced by Steubenville's reading program due to new laws in Ohio and the influence of curriculum review groups.
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 EdReports Read: Transcript of this episode Watch: The story behind Sold a Story Organize: Sold a Story discussion guides Support: Donate to APM Reports Email us: soldastory@apmreports.org Call us: (612) 888-7323 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 .
People in this episode
Host: Emily Hanford
Topics covered
- reading success
- science of reading
- curriculum review
- education policy
- Ohio law
Keywords
- reading
- Steubenville
- Ohio
- curriculum
- education
- science of reading
- EdReports
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: APM Reports, EdReports
Books & works: Sold a Story
Places: Steubenville, Ohio
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