A critical analysis of America's educational shortcomings, their origins in the birth of the progressive education movement, and the solutions that can bring students back from the brink of this modern learning crisis.

Education has come a long way in the United States, and the movement toward student-centered teaching methods has often been applauded for its ability to connect students with otherwise complex learning material.

The outcome of student-centered instruction has created a fundamental problem for learners amid the advent of common educational standards and standardized testing.

Many students are not leaving school with the knowledge they need.

Natalie Wexler is a journalist whose work focuses on education. Her pieces have been published by major outlets such as The Atlantic, The New York Times, and Forbes.

The Knowledge Gap explores the increasing need for teachers and administrators to develop content-focused programs that better serve students.