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One hour, a lifetime of impact

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.
Learn more about research-backed termscience of reading
The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.
Learn more about science of reading termindividualized
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.
Learn more about individualized termhigh-dosage
The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.
Learn more about high-dosage termeducational 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.
Learn more about educational equity term907 South Detroit Ave., Suite 505, Tulsa, OK 74120 ᐧ (918) 949-1979
Reading Partners became part of the Tulsa educational landscape in 2013, when we first began placing community volunteers in under-resourced schools to help kids master basic reading skills. Our one-on-one tutoring model empowers students to succeed in reading and life by engaging community volunteers to provide individualized, personal attention to each student in our program.
students received 12+ sessions of one-on-one tutoring (2023-24)
reading centers (2023-24)
community tutors (2023-24)
“It warms my heart to see my student’s face light up with excitement when I tell her that it is time for Reading Partners. It is truly an amazing program that I am happy to be part of.”
of all Reading Partners students meeting or exceeding their primary end-of-year literacy growth goal (2023-24)
Our Powered by Reading Partners programs meet students where they are in the community.
We provide community partners with engaging, high-quality educational materials and extensive training to implement effective literacy tutoring with students.
Our direct tutoring models include high-impact, one-on-one 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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