Misryoum reports teachers want more tools and time to link the science of reading with home literacy support for families.
A growing gap between what happens in the classroom and what families can do at home is emerging as districts lean further into the science of reading.
Misryoum reports that a national teacher survey for the 2025 back-to-school season found strong interest among educators in learning more about the approach. but relatively few currently provide parents with structured literacy activities grounded in evidence.. The result is a clear mismatch: teachers may be ready to implement structured literacy practices. yet many lack the resources to translate those practices into everyday home routines.
Misryoum data points also show that time is a major barrier.. Many teachers say family engagement is slowed by constraints such as limited schedules at home, including parents’ work demands.. This matters because reading progress increasingly depends on consistent practice. and families often want guidance that is practical. understandable. and aligned with classroom instruction.
In this context. district leaders are being urged by Misryoum to coordinate more closely with teachers so families receive usable support rather than one-size-fits-all suggestions.. Teachers in the survey indicated they would benefit from in-person workshops and video tutorials designed to help caregivers reinforce the same literacy skills students are learning at school.
Misryoum also highlights a set of needs that could shape how family engagement programs are built going forward. including better technology for regular school-to-home communication and expanded multilingual support to reflect diverse communities.. Equally important. educators are calling for professional learning that explicitly includes how to involve families. not just how to teach reading.
At the heart of the discussion is a simple idea: when schools and families are aligned. students are more likely to get reinforcement that builds confidence and skill.. That is why the “school-to-home” connection is becoming a key test of whether the science of reading can take hold beyond lesson plans.
Misryoum notes that the emphasis on structured literacy continues nationally. and the survey points to an opportunity for districts to invest in scalable. flexible family engagement strategies.. For teachers. the priority is clear: tools that make it easier to communicate. resources that families can actually use. and support that respects real-life constraints.
As schools head into a new school year, Misryoum expects more attention to programs that help caregivers turn classroom literacy into everyday reading support, especially where time and language barriers have previously limited involvement.