The Knowledge Matters Podcast

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Join the Knowledge Matters Campaign in this thought-provoking and engaging exploration of the vital role of knowledge-building in education. Each season delves into pressing issues, innovative ideas, and transformative solutions. It’s a must-listen for educators, administrators, parents, and anyone with an interest in the evolving landscape of learning.

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Episodes

Where Reading Instruction Went Wrong | Reading Comprehension Revisited

Season 1 Episode 2 | “A simple way of looking at a complex problem” | In the second episode of " The Knowledge Matters Podcast: Reading Comprehension Revisited ", host Natalie Wexler dives into persistent misconceptions about reading comprehension that have pervaded the education system for decades. Unpacking the fact that teachers have often believed they were teaching comprehension when, in fact, they weren’t, Natalie explores the overlooked importance of knowledge in reading comprehension and...

Jun 28, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2

How Content Knowledge Builds Motivation to Read | Reading Comprehension Revisited

Season 1 Episode 1 | “Kids were bored to death” | Welcome to the inaugural episode of the six-part Knowledge Matters Podcast series, "Reading Comprehension Revisited," where education writer and host, Natalie Wexler , tackles one of the most pressing issues in education: the reading crisis. Natalie poses essential questions: Why do students from low-income backgrounds typically score lower on reading tests? Why do improvements in the early grades fade out as students advance to higher levels? An...

Jun 28, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 1

Trailer | Introducing the Knowledge Matters Podcast: Reading Comprehension Revisited

"Reading Comprehension Revisited," the inaugural series from the Knowledge Matters Podcast. Hosted by Natalie Wexler, education journalist and author of “The Knowledge Gap”, this series explores one of the most pressing dilemmas in education today: the hidden cause of America’s reading crisis. In this powerful and compelling series, Natalie tackles crucial questions such as, why do students from low-income backgrounds typically score lower on reading tests? Why do improvements in the early grade...

Jun 13, 2023•4 min0

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