Minding the Gap

Could It Happen Here?

England has made great strides in aligning its education system with cognitive science. Why hasn't the U.S.?

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November 2025

Education News from Down Under

Education in Australia seems to be ahead of the U.S. in some ways and behind in others.

Nov 7 • 

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October 2025

The Mystery of Diane Ravitch

In a new memoir, the fiery education advocate tries to explain why she renounced almost everything she once believed.

Oct 14 • 

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What's Really Behind the "Southern Surge"?

Improved reading scores in states like Louisiana are due to far more than “phonics” or “accountability.”

Oct 7 • 

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September 2025

The High School Graduates Are Not All Right

It's not just college kids who are suffering from inadequate K-12 schooling.

Sep 27 • 

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Testing, Testing

What's behind historically low reading and math scores for 12th graders?

Sep 20 • 

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Debunking the Leveled Reading Myth

A new book details the lack of evidence for limiting students to books they can read easily.

Sep 12 • 

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August 2025

What New Zealand Can Teach Us About Education

Like many states in the US, New Zealand’s government has embraced the “science of reading.” But it hasn’t stopped there.

Aug 31 • 

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Cash for Poor Families Isn't Enough to Boost Academic Outcomes

Reducing child poverty is a worthy goal, but we also need to change schools so they work for all students.

Aug 14 • 

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Why Do Some People Say There's No Reading Crisis?

It may have something to do with opposing systematic phonics instruction.

Aug 11 • 

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Scientific Findings and Classroom Practice

How much difference will it make if federal support for education research disappears?

Aug 3 • 

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July 2025

A New Podcast Explores Literacy and the Science of Learning

I'm a co-host, along with Dylan Wiliam and Doug Lemov, of Season 3 of the Knowledge Matters Podcast.

Jul 22 • 

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