Sold a Story, Season 2 Episodes 3 and 4 Released Episodes 3 and 4 of the American Public Media Podcast Sold a Story have been released. Episode 3, The Forgotten Experiment, focuses on Project Follow Through. Host Emily Hanford reports in great detail the origins and results of the largest educational experiment in history. The

Direct Instruction Perspectives Substack Launched NIFDI President Kurt Engelmann released the first post of his new Substack, Direct Instruction Perspectives. In his initial post, Kurt writes: I am excited to announce a new Substack: Direct Instruction Perspectives on Education! The Substack will address issues that are specific to effective instruction as well as broader issues

Registration Open for the 53rd National Direct Instruction Conference and Institutes, July 26-30, 2027 Registration for the 53rd National DI Conference is open! Plan to join educators from around the world at the Graduate Hotel in Eugene, Oregon, July 26-30, 2027! The conference offers training in a wide range of Direct Instruction programs, as well

New Research on Spelling Mastery Published Dr. Brennan Chandler and his team’s latest study is out in School Psychology Review! Dr. Chandler writes: In this randomized experimental pilot study, students whose caregivers delivered Spelling Mastery significantly outperformed the wait list-control group on standardized spelling, even with modest dosage (~two 15-minute lessons per week over 10

Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons Remote Trainings Announced – January 2027 Join us for a one-day remote training on Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons (TYC). Participants will learn how to deliver TYC lessons effectively, apply mastery criteria, use correction procedures, and implement appropriate remediation strategies. TYC provides

First Two Episodes of Sold Story Season 2 Drop October 15 American Public Media announced that the first two episodes of the second season of their popular Sold a Story investigative podcast will be released tomorrow, October 15. The first season focused on why so many students have failed to learn to read. The second