April 11, 2023
National Volunteer Week | An interview with Mary Jane, a 20-year tutor
by Ally Bush

In honor of National Volunteer Week, we chatted with Mary Jane, a volunteer in Reading Partners Silicon Valley who has been tutoring for 20 years.
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April 11, 2023
by Ally Bush
In honor of National Volunteer Week, we chatted with Mary Jane, a volunteer in Reading Partners Silicon Valley who has been tutoring for 20 years.
October 29, 2018
by Monique Garcia
Qualcomm is a company known for their global impact in technology, but it’s their dedication to giving back to the local community that stands out…
March 7, 2018
by Hannah Grace
Reading Partners Silicon Valley was the lucky beneficiary of the efforts of a classroom of first grade students motivated to help other kids. A teacher in Saratoga started the tradition of working on a project that combines reading, writing, math, and philanthropy. The class organizes a book drive for Reading Partners students that collects thousands of books — this year, the number totaled 3,930!
February 15, 2018
by Nicole Vera
Passion, dedication, and a tireless commitment to national service were on full display at the annual National Service Awards held on February 13,…
June 9, 2016
by Taryn Kearns
Casey Dzubur has gone from being a volunteer reading partner to a second year Reading Partners AmeriCorps member all to support early education.
April 28, 2016
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
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 17, 2016
by Danielle Ola
Four-year volunteer Carol Miller tells about her experience tutoring with Reading Partners.
March 16, 2016
by Michael Lombardo
The Golden State Reading Guarantee proposes to close the reading gap by investing in early education.
March 1, 2016
by Danielle Ola
Students at Christa McAuliffe Elementary give the gift of reading to thousands of students in Silicon Valley by hosting a book drive.
March 1, 2016
by Sarah Balcazar
Learn about the successes at Reading Partners during the 2014-15 program year with the annual report.
October 5, 2015
49ers visit Reading Partners at Lakewood Elementary School and spend the day tutoring students.
September 10, 2015
by Sarah Balcazar
Millennials have embraced a greater commitment to service than ever before—surpassing their parents and grandparents in volunteering.
August 19, 2015
Mobilizing volunteer tutors to improve student literacy.
June 5, 2015
by Emma Buckle
Pearson executives learn from students as they become reading partners for a day.
May 4, 2015
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
New study finds Reading Partners’ volunteer-led program is an effective literacy intervention and resource multiplier.