#812: How to follow the science to improve elementary education - 3/23/22

<p><a href='https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/resources/education-gadfly-show-811-how-one-district-scouts-talent-its-gifted-programs'>On this week’s Education Gadfly Show podcast</a> (listen on <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-education-gadfly-show/id141300917'>Apple Podcasts</a> and <a href='https://open.spotify.com/show/1sXrNFbba1PWSRdxBMQRyZ'>Spotify</a>), Mike Petrilli, David Griffith, and Victoria McDougald discuss <em>Follow the Science to School: Evidence-based Practices for Elementary Education</em>, a new book that Mike edited with Kathleen Carroll and Barbara Davidson. They talk about the promise of evidence-based practices, the importance of elementary education, and the centrality of high-quality instructional materials. Then, on the Research Minute, Amber Northern examines a study on how employment during high school impacts student outcomes.</p><p>You can find this and every episode on all major podcast platforms, as well as share it with friends.</p><p><b>Recommended content:</b></p><ul><li>Mike’s book, co-edited with Kathleen Carroll and Barbara Davidson: <a href='https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/research/follow-science-school-evidence-based-practices-elementary-education'><em>Follow the Science to School: Evidence-based Practices for Elementary Education</em></a>.</li><li>Mike’s pieces from previous years addressing elementary education and the importance of research-based practices: “<a href='https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/ode-elementary-schools'>An ode to elementary schools</a>” and “<a href='https://fordhaminstitute.org/national/commentary/can-evidence-improve-americas-schools'>Can evidence improve America&apos;s schools?</a>”</li><li>The study that Amber reviewed on the Research Minute: Rune Vammen Lesner et al., “<a href='https://reader.elsevier.com/reader/sd/pii/S0272775722000188?token=0F1E8CC438DA8EE09E0EED69BEB1DF4D96E84B77738315581F719A25BDFED579180A0AA45F74FA39985FBCEDE8E68C2D&amp;originRegion=us-east-1&amp;originCreation=20220316161544'>The