The Scripps Howard Awards are one of the nation’s most prestigious American journalism competitions. With a focus on high-impact reporting, the awards honor work from television stations, networks, radio and podcasts, visual media, online media outlets, independent producers, newspapers and print publications.

“Sold a Story: How Teaching Kids to Read Went So Wrong" by American Public Media is a finalist in the Excellence in Audio Storytelling, honoring Jack R. Howard, category for the 70th Scripps Howard Awards. The Awards air on Scripps News at 8 p.m. EST on October 22, 2023.