Is education research actually helping teachers?
Is education research actually helping teachers?  
Podcast: On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti
Published On: Mon Dec 08 2025
Description: 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: www.wbur.org/giveonpoint