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S1-01. The Knowledge Gap: Natalie Wexler

From Science of Reading: The Podcast · Hosted by Susan Lambert

2019-10-16·2326

Episode summary

In this episode of Science of Reading: The Podcast: What’s broken in our education system? Natalie joins Susan for a provocative talk about her latest book, The Knowledge Gap, and how a knowledge-based curriculum can change classrooms—and students’ futures. Quotes “Kids actually love to learn stuff.

Original publisher description

What’s broken in our education system? Natalie joins Susan for a provocative talk about her latest book, The Knowledge Gap, and how a knowledge-based curriculum can change classrooms—and students’ futures. Quotes “Kids actually love to learn stuff. They love to feel like they’re experts. It does wonders for their self-esteem.” - Wexler “Once…