Published Media / May 2, 2025
The Stories That Just Aren't True
Name of publication: SchoolCEO
Dr. Julie Sweetland of the FrameWorks Institute shares strategies for countering false narratives around public education.
Humans are hard-wired for story. Stories engage attention and awaken emotion. They shape how people understand themselves, their relationships and the context in which they live. Stories have the power to suspend disbelief, making it easier for us to consider and reconsider our thoughts about others—which, in turn, positions us to consider and reconsider social issues. All of this combined makes stories especially effective in motivating action.
But what about stories that just aren’t true?
Issues: Education
Countries: United States