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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Tulsa

6400 S. Lewis Ave, Ste. 200, Tulsa, OK 74136 ᐧ (918) 949-1979

a student reading a book while their tutor looks at them proudly because reading is a civil right

Our donors

Reading Partners is grateful to the many organizations in Tulsa who have generously provided volunteers and services to help our students raise their reading skills.

*Indicates the full value of a multi-year commitment

$1M-3.9M
George Kaiser Family Foundation*

$250,000-499,999
American Electric Power Foundation*
Charles and Lynn Schusterman Family Philanthropies*
Tulsa Area United Way

$100,000-249,999
Church on the Move*

Anne and Henry Zarrow Foundation
ONEOK, Inc.
Panda Cares*
QuikTrip
Sanford and Irene Burnstein Family Foundation

City of Tulsa
Mary K. Chapman Foundation
The Mervin Bovaird Foundation
The Sharna and Irvin Frank Foundation*

Anonymous
Ben A. Weddington
Flint Family Foundation
US Department of Education
Williams

Bank of Oklahoma
David E. and Cassie L. Temple Foundation
ONE Gas
Ralph and Frances McGill Foundation*
Tulsa Teachers Credit Union

AMTRA Capital Partners
Bama Companies
Charla Doerr
Craig and Delise Tomlinson
Cyntergy
HM Capital
Lisa and Mark Dalton
Milo’s Tea Company
Nite Owl Security
Omare Jimmerson
Philip and Miranda Kaiser
Reasor’s
Ryan McKenzie
Tasha and Robert Wessel
The Cricenti Family Charitable Lead Unitrust

Our community partners

Our community partners are a critical part of our mission to help children become lifelong readers, and we thank you.

Bank of Oklahoma
Christ Church Episcopal
Church of Saint Mary
Church on the Move
City of Tulsa
First United Methodist Church
LIFE Senior Services
New City Church
ONEOK, Inc.
Oral Roberts University
QuikTrip
System One
Temple Israel
Tulsa Area United Way
Tulsa Community College
Tulsa Public Schools
Tulsa Remote
University of Tulsa
Williams
Wright Christian Academy

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Join our donor community

There’s room for you on our list of dedicated supporters!

Your support makes a tangible impact:
📚 $50 provides two students with a collection of diverse books
📚 $100 funds literacy support packets for two students and their families for a year
📚 $500 provides a year of technology access for one student-tutor pair
📚 $1,500 sponsors a year of individualized tutoring for one student