Carpool Talk: “Sold a Story” Recap – Miranda Stovall & Vince Boley

Join Miranda Stovall and Vince Boley as they dive into the first three episodes of Sold a Story, unpacking how decades of popular reading methods may have left many kids guessing at words instead of truly learning to read. From the high cost of programs like Reading Recovery to the national push for evidence-based instruction through Reading First and No Child Left Behind, Miranda and Vince break down the science of reading, the key players, and what parents can do to support their children.

Learn about:

• Why 1 in 3 fourth graders struggles with basic reading skills

• How “cueing strategies” became standard in classrooms

• The researchers, reporters, and parents challenging the status quo

• Why decoding, not guessing, is essential for fluent reading

If you’re curious about how schools teach reading—and why reform is so complicated—this discussion is for you.

https://features.apmreports.org/sold-a-story/