Posted on March 18, 2026
Building the Reading Brain: How Parents and Teachers Can Prevent Reading Failure
Julia Brink D'Onofrio shares on how parents and teachers can prevent reading failure in America.
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Make an Impact Through Education
Educators have the unique power and privilege to make a lasting impact on the lives of others. It is a noble calling—and also an increasingly challenging one, which is why excellent training is so critical to your long-term success and the success of those you’re teaching.
The Herschend School of Education is internationally recognized for educator preparation grounded in evidence-based practices, so you will stand out as an effective leader and change-maker, equipped to make a difference with all populations of learners.
The Herschend School of Education offers both undergraduate and graduate degree programs:
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Accredition Plus Program
for Reading Specialist Program
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$20K
awarded annually to Gordon grads
and their school systems in underserved communities
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for Reading Foundations
—National Council on Teacher Quality
Now introducing: Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning
Be a leader in the field of language and literacy education with the credibility to drive systems change and reform. Grounded in rigorous research, the Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning will equip you to translate research into actionable, effective practice that benefits all learners. Now accepting applications for May 2026.
A Top School for Education
Massachusetts is top in the nation for education and one of the highest-paying states for teachers, and Gordon is the only school in Massachusetts to receive top recognition from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) and Accreditation Plus from the International Dyslexia Association for leading the way in evidence-based literacy instruction. NCTQ also recognizes Gordon as “Equitable and Excellent” due to students’ high performance on state licensure exams. As a result, our highly sought-after alumni are known for their confidence and competence as they serve diverse populations of learners at every age and level.
Learn from the Experts
When you pursue a degree in the Herschend School of Education, you immerse in a close community led by faculty experts who care about your success. Faculty are scholars who prioritize evidence-based practices grounded in the science of learning to best equip educators for excellence.
Faculty are also experienced teachers, specialists, administrators and speech-language pathologists, so they deeply understand both opportunities and obstacles you will face in the field of education. You’ll be paired with a faculty advisor to customize your learning plan based on your career goals.
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Nationally recognized, personally focused
Gordon faculty are committed teachers, exceptional scholars and catalysts for transformation—both in their fields and in the lives of students they teach.
"Professors were always willing to help me, mentor me, challenge me and push me to learn beyond what I could have imagined was possible. They value their students and want them to succeed. With faculty support I grew as a Christ-follower, as a person and as a teacher."
—Alyssa Hutchinson '24
Peter Herschend School of Education Resources
Herschend faculty discuss Gordon's legacy of equitable education
Education News & Stories
Posted on October 1, 2025
Gordon College Launches Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning to Develop Expert Scholar-Practitioners
The Herschend School of Education has announced the institution’s first doctoral program—a Doctor of Education in the Science of Learning—to address the nation’s literacy crisis and equip the next generation of education leaders, teacher educators and advocates.
Posted on June 12, 2025
Claire Hoag ’22 ’23M Wins Wright Award for Uplifting Students at Peabody High School
This year’s recipient of the Margaret C. Wright Memorial Alumni Award, Claire Hoag ’22 ’23M, teaches history and current events just 10 miles from Gordon, at the underserved community of Peabody Veterans Memorial High School.
Gordon College's teacher education programs lead to initial and professional licensure in the state of Massachusetts. To learn about out-of-state licensure please go to the licensure page.
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We believe students should be equipped to flourish in an uncertain and changing world. At Gordon College, career-focused academics blend with a life-giving faith community to prepare young Christians to make a difference with hope and confidence.