December 20, 2013
Congressman Bera’s act of kindness during the government shutdown
On December 19, 2013, Congressman Ami Bera, made a visit to Reading Partners’ Sacramento reading center at Thomas Edison Elementary School.…
Growing a Passion for Learning
December 20, 2013
Order is Everything
“Order is everything,” I often tell my Reading Partners students. Today’s lesson focuses on the “sequence of events” skill, a crucial…
December 18, 2013
Harvard EdCast: The Tutors
According to the Reading Partners website, “Students reading below grade level in third grade are four times as likely as their peers to…
December 17, 2013
University Student Inspires an Affinity for Reading
When Catholic University junior Martin Larson relates how he learned to read, his voice cracks and the cadence of his response changes; “My mom…
December 16, 2013
Reading Partners CEO Named Stanford SEERS Fellow
Reading Partners CEO Michael Lombardo will be heading back to the university classroom in January. He’s been chosen to be an…
December 13, 2013
Winter Reading Celebrations
Maris Goodstein, Reading Partners Executive Director in New York City, Shares Special Moments from NYC Winter Reading Celebrations.
Winter is an…
December 12, 2013
Give the Gift of Literacy: Tips on supporting reading during the holiday season
It is no secret that literacy can unlock opportunity for all children. Creating a literacy-rich environment at home, in school, and in the community…
December 11, 2013
Reading for Success: How Reading Partners Chooses Just the Right Book
I am a firm believer that you simply can’t go wrong with a good book, so this time of year usually finds me at my neighborhood bookstore hunting…
December 10, 2013
Sacramento tutors speak for themselves: Why spending one hour per week is a worthwhile cause
Tutors are the heart of Reading Partners. Without dedicated and passionate volunteers, our program simply could not succeed. With over 575 tutors in…
December 10, 2013
Becoming a Successful Tutor: Tutor training and support
Reading Partners puts students and tutors at the heart of our program. Reading Partners’ students gain an average of 1.6 months of reading skills…
December 9, 2013
Barnes & Noble pairs up with Reading Partners for holiday fundraising events
Reading Partners Colorado and Reading Partners Charleston are partnering with Barnes & Noble this week for a special holiday fundraising…
December 6, 2013
Reading Partners – Meeting and getting to know Alex and our first reading session…
Editor’s Note: TulsaKids Education Columnist Karen Moult will be sharing her experience with Tulsa Reading Partners. Read below to find out more…
December 6, 2013
Tulsa Reading Partners Intro
Editor’s Note: TulsaKids Education Columnist Karen Moult will be sharing her experience with Tulsa Reading Partners. Read below to find out more about…
December 6, 2013
Happiness, Volunteerism, and the Holiday Season
How volunteerism could increase happiness all year-round.
The holiday season is known as a time for giving, spreading joy, and enjoying family and…
December 3, 2013
Fostering a joy of reading—Tips on instilling a love of reading in a child
Reading is not only one of the life’s greatest joys, it is also one of the most important skills a child can develop in their lifetime. The…
