June 19, 2019
Memories from my years of AmeriCorps service
by Cody Howard
Time often has a way of flying far faster than I feel it should. This can mean that when looking back on pivotal experiences and memories, whether a…
Growing a Passion for Learning
March 22, 2017
Reading Partners student is the inspiration for new book
by Rachel Minnick
Ron Craig, a tutor with Reading Partners Sacramento, wrote his own children’s book, Kye’s New Car, for his student who wanted learn more about cars.
December 22, 2016
Yelp Foundation awards $44,000 in prize grants to Reading Partners
by Sarah Balcazar
Voting is closed and results of the annual Yelp Foundation Gives Local (YFGL) contest are being celebrated in local communities across the country.…
November 30, 2016
Help Reading Partners win $50K in Yelp Grants
by Sarah Balcazar
The Yelp Foundation is at it again — spreading generosity to local nonprofits doing meaningful work in their communities. This year, Reading…
June 7, 2016
How Reading Partners Sacramento is aiming to reduce gang activity
by Virginia Isble
In partnership with Sacramento Gang Prevention and Intervention Taskforce, Reading Partners Sacramento is working to reduce gang activity through literacy.
May 10, 2016
10-year-old author seeks to spread the joy of reading
by Hannah Cleveland
Akshaj Mehta, 10-year-old author of three published books, uses his talent and passion to give back to his local community and help kids learn to read.
April 28, 2016
Support Reading Partners during Give Local America on May 3
Join the giving movement on May 3 during Give Local America. Support Reading Partners to help students get back on track for success.
April 18, 2016
The Golden State Reading Guarantee (CA SB 1145) passes through Senate Education Committee
by Cruz Ramirez
The Golden State Reading Guarantee, SB 1145, has passed through the Senate Education Committee, the first step in the legislative process for the bill.
March 28, 2016
How volunteering with Reading Partners helped me find my career path
by Mia Lopez
High school student Mia Lopez shares how her time volunteering with Reading Partners led her to find her passion in life.
March 16, 2016
State reading bill invests in students
by Michael Lombardo
The Golden State Reading Guarantee proposes to close the reading gap by investing in early education.
March 1, 2016
Unlocking student potential by raising reading achievement: 2014-15 annual report
by Sarah Balcazar
Learn about the successes at Reading Partners during the 2014-15 program year with the annual report.
September 14, 2015
Fifth graders spend their summer spreading a love of reading through community book drive
by Hannah Cleveland
A group of fifth graders from Sacramento spent their summer spreading a love of reading through a community book drive.
August 19, 2015
Reading Partners accepted in What Works Clearinghouse
Mobilizing volunteer tutors to improve student literacy.
May 4, 2015
Giving Day 2015: One day to support the causes you care most about
by Sarah Balcazar
Every day, thousands of community members show up at local elementary schools to give their time one-on-one with students who need a little extra…
March 4, 2015
Study finds volunteers can raise reading proficiency and resources in schools
New study finds Reading Partners’ volunteer-led program is an effective literacy intervention and resource multiplier.
May 29, 2014
How learning to read becomes reading to learn
“Metamorphosis”
During their first tutoring session, Jontasia and her Reading Partner, Christopher Hall, looked through the vocabulary words they had…
March 13, 2014
Building Community Partnerships for Early Literacy Success: Sac Has Soul
Old Soul Co. is not your average coffee shop, their artisan coffee and baked goods are heralded as the best in Sacramento! But their heart for…
December 20, 2013
Congressman Bera’s act of kindness during the government shutdown
On December 19, 2013, Congressman Ami Bera, made a visit to Reading Partners’ Sacramento reading center at Thomas Edison Elementary School.…
December 10, 2013
Sacramento tutors speak for themselves: Why spending one hour per week is a worthwhile cause
Tutors are the heart of Reading Partners. Without dedicated and passionate volunteers, our program simply could not succeed. With over 575 tutors in…
July 18, 2013
Bank of Sacramento Co-Workers Help Student Jump Two Grade Levels
Shain was a full three years behind grade-level in reading at D.W. Babcock Elementary School in Sacramento, and needed some focused one-on-one…
