research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers one-on-one attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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When kids learn to read, they gain a skill for life

Together, we can create a more equitable future where all students have access to quality literacy education.

Join us in creating a future of literacy for all

When children have the opportunity to become strong readers, they build confidence across other subjects like math, science, and critical thinking—putting them on a path to achieving their future goals.

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Sustaining investments and partnerships create pathways to realize our shared vision of a future where all children have access to high-quality literacy education.

If you in any way want to give back—not only to your community, but to the world—I would so recommend Reading Partners.

Brenda Guy, Principal at San Miguel Elementary

92%

of principals report improved school-wide progress (2023-2024)

199,348 tutoring sessions

tutoring sessions delivered (2023-2024)

100%

of teachers report Reading Partners is valuable to their school (2023-2024)

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91%

of K-2 students developing mastery of key foundational skills needed to read at grade level (2023-2024)

16% of tutoring sessions

are delivered online via Reading Partners Connects (2023-24)

148,138 books

distributed to students through the “Take Reading with You” program (2023-2024)

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Reading Partners will not accept gifts that: 

  • Would result in Reading Partners violating its corporate charter;
  • Would result in Reading Partners losing its status as an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization;
  • Are too difficult or too expensive to administer in relation to their value;
  • Would result in any unacceptable consequences for Reading Partners; or
  • Are for purposes outside Reading Partners’ mission. 

Donations and other forms of support will generally be accepted from individuals, partnerships, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or other entities subject to the considerations above.

Gifts requiring review include:

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  • Gifts requiring Reading Partners to assume financial or other obligations.
  • Transactions with potential conflicts of interest.
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Decisions on the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or refusal, shall be made by the Executive Committee of the Board in consultation with the CEO.

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Reading Partners does not sell, distribute, or transfer personally-identifiable information obtained online or offline from you to a third-party organization. The only exception to this is when it is necessary to share certain information for processing online donations.

Reading Partners is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization. Donations to Reading Partners are tax-deductible within the guidelines of US law. Our tax ID number is 77-0568469.