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 personalized 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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Expanding literacy access in South Carolina

Reading Partners has been a part of the Charleston educational landscape since 2013, when we merged with Book Buddies and began placing community volunteers in low-income schools to help kids master basic reading. Our individualized tutoring empowers students to succeed in reading and in life by engaging community volunteers to provide personal attention to each student in our program.

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307

students received 12+ tutoring sessions (2025-26)

5

reading centers (2025-26)

317

community tutors (2025-26)

“I enjoyed being able to see my student’s reading ability expand throughout the year. It allowed me to physically see the impact and difference I was making in the community.”
– Tutor in South Carolina

86%

of all Reading Partners students meeting or exceeding their primary end-of-year literacy growth goal (2025-26)

Partner sites

John’s Island

Angel Oak Primary School

West Ashley

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Direct tutoring

Our direct tutoring models includes high-impact, individualized tutoring for students in both in-person and online formats. 

Our volunteer-driven model engages community volunteers to support students in developing mastery of key reading skills. Volunteers are trained to implement our evidence-based curriculum rooted in the Science of Reading.

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