Progressively Incorrect S4E20: Doug Carnine on Advocacy for Evidence
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Feb 5, 2025 Doug Carnine, a leading voice in evidence-based education and author of "Why Educators Resist Effective Practices," dives into the urgent need for effective teaching methods. He discusses systemic failures in education, particularly for low-income students, and the role of the Evidence Advocacy Center in promoting better outcomes. Carnine critiques curriculum decisions that prioritize aesthetics over learning efficacy and emphasizes the need for collaboration among stakeholders. He advocates for the Direct Instruction model and comprehensive training to empower educators and enhance educational standards.
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Lawsuit Against Literacy Specialists
- A lawsuit accuses Lucy Calkins, Irene Fountas, and Gay Su Pinnell of deceptive marketing of ineffective reading curricula.
- This highlights the lack of accountability in education, where manufacturers aren't held responsible for faulty "products."
Education's Resistance to Evidence
- Education, unlike professions like medicine or accounting, hasn't been forced to become evidence-based by external pressure.
- Public outrage over failures like ineffective reading instruction might be the catalyst for change.
EAC's Goals
- The Evidence Advocacy Center (EAC) aims to create workgroups around six key components of education.
- These workgroups will define evidence-based practices for areas like licensure, teacher prep, and accreditation.
