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October 23, 2023
Sonny Boy's Second Annual 5K Walk for Literacy
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Silas Grant Jr., Reading Partners DC board member, is hosting the 2nd annual “Sonny Boy’s 5K — A Walk for Literacy” on November 4 at…
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September 15, 2023
Helping DMV children read on International Literacy Day
Executive director of Reading Partners DC, Barry Brinkley, celebrates Intl. Literacy Day and shares how to start helping DMV children read.
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July 28, 2023
Summer reading activities
Reading Partners D.C. Interim Executive Director Barry Brinkley shared summer reading activities on Fox5 DC.
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June 20, 2023
Juneteenth children's books
Barry Brinkley from Reading Partners D.C. visited Fox 5 to share Juneteenth children’s books in honor of the holiday.
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May 12, 2023
Author and volunteer to donate books to local elementary school
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 12, 2023
Washington, DC, May 12, 2023 — Christopher McNeal, founder of Million Book March and volunteer at Reading…
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March 14, 2023
Celebrate Read Across America Week
Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan of Reading Partners DC talks about the importance of reading and how to celebrate Read Across America Week.
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March 14, 2023
Celebrating National Read Across America Day
Reading Partners DC’s executive director Shukurat Adamoh-Faniyan talks about the importance of reading in honor of Read Across America Day.
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November 28, 2022
Reading Partners is helping students reach their full potential
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October 31, 2022
Student test scores fall during COVID-19 pandemic
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October 18, 2022
Silas Grant, Jr. Hosts Inaugural “Walk for Literacy” Event to Honor his Father
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September 19, 2022
WIN TV - Shukurat Adamoh Faniyan, Reading Partners DC
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September 15, 2022
Reading Partners DC reaches 47% more students, empowering children and communities to thrive
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September 6, 2022
Reading and math scores drop for 9-year-olds
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June 17, 2022
Preventing the Summer Learning Slide
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June 10, 2022
Make a difference in your community and join Reading Partners!
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June 7, 2022
Reading Partners DC Is Recruiting Volunteers
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May 12, 2022
More money would go to D.C.’s at-risk students under council proposal
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April 25, 2022
D.C. background check delays means fewer tutors in schools, groups say
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March 22, 2022
Children's Books to Celebrate Women's History Month
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February 17, 2022
Reading tutors are making strides for students coping with COVID learning interruptions
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September 10, 2021
Reading Partners DC to continue supporting students through online tutoring while returning to in-person program model where possible
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April 30, 2021
DC non-profit which tutors children in underserved communities is looking for volunteers
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February 4, 2021
Reading Partners DC featured on MHCDO’s Be Informed
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August 24, 2020
Reading Partners DC accelerates online tutoring plans to support urgent student literacy needs
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July 16, 2020
One more call to make to preserve the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative
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June 8, 2020
Ask the DC Council to protect funding for early literacy
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April 6, 2020
Nonprofit Launches Critical Student Support Including Literacy Tips and Activities Via Text
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March 16, 2020
Reading Partners DC announces local education champion as new executive director
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March 9, 2020
Helping our youth improve their reading skills [Radio segment]
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March 4, 2020
Reading Partners of DC on civic engagement books
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July 31, 2019
Diversify your Summer Reading List
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May 9, 2019
D.C. missed a deadline. And our students will pay the price.
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May 1, 2019
Sarah Hersh: Tutoring Students with Reading Partners
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May 1, 2019
Reading Partners Tutor & Journalist Matt Bracken unlocks student potential
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August 17, 2018
Reading Partners Joins Washington, DC Schools in Producing Strong Improvement on PARCC for the Third Straight Year
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April 17, 2018
Grade 4 reading scores rise in DC for low-income students - Reading Partners volunteers are part of the solution
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January 10, 2018
Reading Partners Kicks off 'Resolution for Reading' to Support Over 900 Struggling Readers in 19 Elementary Schools Across Washington, D.C.
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December 19, 2017
Reading Partners DC featured on WPFW 89.3
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September 1, 2017
Reading Partners contributes to significant reading improvement results for DCPS students on statewide testing
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August 31, 2017
Skip your hundredth monuments trip to do some volunteer work
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July 24, 2017
Active learning beats the summer slide
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May 22, 2017
One more call to make to preserve the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative
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April 25, 2017
How Trump's budget cuts could harm communities and students in Washington, D.C.
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April 17, 2017
Ask the DC City Council to protect funding for early literacy
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April 3, 2017
D.C.'s post-election freakout is bipartisan and ongoing. Here's how we're coping.
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March 31, 2017
Reading Partners DC launches Rise Up for Reading campaign
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January 12, 2017
In 2017, it's time to take action to support early literacy in DC
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November 4, 2016
Literacy organization partners with DC Schools to improve reading
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October 19, 2016
Literacy program honored by the White House to be highlighted at Aiton Elementary
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September 7, 2016
Reading Partners announces strong student reading progress in Washington, DC from volunteer-led tutoring program
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April 29, 2016
D.C. is putting dollars and faith into volunteer reading programs. Can they close the achievement gap?
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April 11, 2016
Reading Partners DC shares inspiring volunteerism stories during National Volunteer Week
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October 1, 2015
Harris' Heroes: "Reading Partner" program aims to close reading gap in schools
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June 16, 2015
Get involved with Reading Partners Washington, DC: Summer 2015
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February 19, 2015
A day at the White House with Michelle Obama teaching kids about reading, health, and happiness.
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February 19, 2015
DC announces ambitious plans to support African American and Latino males in DC Public Schools.
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February 19, 2015
Reading Partners featured in New York Times as social program "that works."
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February 19, 2015
We're off to great places! Reading Partners goes to the White House