Welcome to Craft & Draft, where we explore the art of teaching and the science of learning. In today’s episode, hosts Pam Ochoa and Jacob Chastain kick off their summer book study diving into “The Knowledge Gap” by Natalie Wexler.

Join us as we dissect the first three chapters, delving into how reading is often taught in isolation, the limitations of phonics instruction, and the challenges young learners face in engaging with complex content like science and social studies. Pam and Jacob share their insights, questioning the effectiveness of standardized tests and exploring what closing the knowledge gap truly means for educators.

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