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EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 31 MIN

Is education research actually helping teachers?

from On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti · host WBUR

A recent analysis finds the majority of presentations at a big annual education research conference were about things like “resistance,” “safe spaces,” and “identity." But many classroom teachers say they want to learn about student behavior, discipline and mental health. Could this gap be damaging American education? *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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