APM Reports

Direct Instruction is controversial — but not among teachers who use it

Direct Instruction programs have long drawn criticism from educators who say they limit teacher autonomy. But surveys suggest ...
MPR News

At a northern Minnesota tribal school, a highly structured reading program gets results

On the Leech Lake Reservation, Bug-O-Nay-Ge-Shig School saw student reading improve after adopting Direct Instruction, a ...
Education Week

Direct Instruction: What to Know About the Topic of the Next ‘Sold a Story’ Podcast

Corrected: The spelling of Siegfried Engelmann’s name and the book title Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons have been corrected in the photo captions. Four years ago, a podcast series about ...
KQED

Two groups of scholars revive the debate over inquiry vs. direct instruction

Educators have long debated the best way to teach, especially the subjects of science and math. One side favors direct instruction, where teachers tell students what they need to know or students read ...
The Hechinger Report

PROOF POINTS: Two groups of scholars revive the debate over inquiry vs. direct instruction

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. This story also ...