The Knowledge Matters Podcast
The Knowledge Matters Podcast
Knowledge Matters
Natalie Wexler on How Writing Promotes Clear Thinking | Literacy and the Science of Learning
29 minutes Posted Jul 29, 2025 at 10:00 am.
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Season 3 Episode 6 | “Teaching students to write clearly was actually teaching them to think clearly.” In the Season 3 finale, host Natalie Wexler brings listeners inside Monroe City Schools, a high-poverty Louisiana district where educators have paired a content-rich curriculum with explicit writing instruction. This combination has not only helped students become fluent writers but also expanded their ability to understand complex content and think analytically. For writing...