From the Desk of Rebecca Berlin: From Research to Real Classrooms

Across the country, educators are navigating one of the most significant shifts in literacy instruction in recent years. As states embrace evidence-based approaches grounded in the Science of Reading, teachers, coaches, and school leaders are working to answer an important question: How do we turn what we know from research into meaningful practices that support every child?

The answer does not come from a single training, a checklist, or a one-size-fits-all approach. Lasting instructional change happens through thoughtful implementation, ongoing collaboration, strong leadership, and support for the educators doing this important work every day.

At Gryphon House, we have always believed that the strongest educational resources are the ones that bridge the gap between research and real classrooms. Educators need guidance that is not only evidence-based, but also practical, accessible, and designed with the realities of teaching in mind.

That commitment is at the heart of our newest release, Coaching the Science of Reading: Supporting and Sustaining Change in Evidence-Based Literacy Instruction. Written by experts from Virginia Literacy Partnerships, this resource provides literacy coaches, instructional leaders, and educators with strategies for implementing evidence-based literacy practices and creating sustainable change.

As the educational landscape continues to evolve, Gryphon House remains committed to supporting educators with trusted, research-based resources that connect theory, research, and best practices — helping transform knowledge into meaningful learning experiences for every child.

No matter how education changes, one thing remains constant: our commitment to supporting the educators who make a difference every day.