January 14, 2021 The history of the Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service by Shiori Zinnen On January 18, we celebrate the 26th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service. This day is dedicated to empowering Americans to participate in service.
January 13, 2021 How to cultivate a growth mindset by Michelle Bowers A growth mindset: what is it and what tools can our community use to cultivate one in both ourselves and in our students?
January 5, 2021 Behind the scenes of Reading Partners’ distance tutoring platform by Kelsey Larsen In 2020, Reading Partners adjusted our program to provide virtual learning through our Reading Partners Connects distance tutoring program.
December 14, 2020 What’s it like to be a college student and an online volunteer tutor? by Christine Pannell We sat down with four college students to hear about their experiences online and what they’ve learned after a semester of tutoring Baltimore students.
December 9, 2020 Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan and Marti Tesfaye chosen as 2021-22 The Equity Lab Nexus Fellows The Equity Lab announced the 28 leaders who will make up the 2021-22 cohort of the selective Nexus Fellowship, including two of our own staff members.
November 24, 2020 How monthly giving benefits both the donor and the cause by Shea Krause A $10 donation each month is a small way to give back to your community without too much effort. Learn more about the benefits of monthly giving.
November 21, 2020 Nicholas Kristof Holiday Impact Prize Reading Partners is featured in Nick Kristof’s 2020 Holiday Impact Prize published in the New York Times.
November 18, 2020 Passion for service: This AmeriCorps alum will continue dedicating her life to others during her Segal Fellowship by Melissa Licea We recently sat down with Robyn Pratt, who just accepted a Segal Fellowship, to interview her about her passion for service.
November 18, 2020 The danger of the single story and underrepresentation in kids’ books by Veronica Ferris The underrepresentation in children’s book characters is alarming. Kid’s books should reflect our differences instead of limiting them to a single story.
November 13, 2020 Native American languages and the importance of bilingualism in children’s books by Cecilia Herrera To celebrate Native American Heritage Month, we took a dive into bilingualism, Native American languages, and children’s books that highlight both.