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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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Washington, DC

Sonny Boy's Second Annual 5K Walk for Literacy

Helping DMV children read on International Literacy Day

Summer reading activities

Juneteenth children's books

Author and volunteer to donate books to local elementary school

Celebrate Read Across America Week

Celebrating National Read Across America Day

Reading Partners is helping students reach their full potential

Student test scores fall during COVID-19 pandemic

Silas Grant, Jr. Hosts Inaugural “Walk for Literacy” Event to Honor his Father

WIN TV - Shukurat Adamoh Faniyan, Reading Partners DC

Reading Partners DC reaches 47% more students, empowering children and communities to thrive

Reading and math scores drop for 9-year-olds

Preventing the Summer Learning Slide

Make a difference in your community and join Reading Partners!

Reading Partners DC Is Recruiting Volunteers

More money would go to D.C.’s at-risk students under council proposal

D.C. background check delays means fewer tutors in schools, groups say

Children's Books to Celebrate Women's History Month

Reading tutors are making strides for students coping with COVID learning interruptions

Reading Partners DC to continue supporting students through online tutoring while returning to in-person program model where possible

DC non-profit which tutors children in underserved communities is looking for volunteers

Reading Partners DC featured on MHCDO’s Be Informed

Reading Partners DC accelerates online tutoring plans to support urgent student literacy needs

One more call to make to preserve the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative

Ask the DC Council to protect funding for early literacy

Nonprofit Launches Critical Student Support Including Literacy Tips and Activities Via Text

Reading Partners DC announces local education champion as new executive director

Helping our youth improve their reading skills [Radio segment]

Reading Partners of DC on civic engagement books

Diversify your Summer Reading List

D.C. missed a deadline. And our students will pay the price.

Sarah Hersh: Tutoring Students with Reading Partners

Reading Partners Tutor & Journalist Matt Bracken unlocks student potential

Reading Partners Joins Washington, DC Schools in Producing Strong Improvement on PARCC for the Third Straight Year

Grade 4 reading scores rise in DC for low-income students - Reading Partners volunteers are part of the solution

Reading Partners Kicks off 'Resolution for Reading' to Support Over 900 Struggling Readers in 19 Elementary Schools Across Washington, D.C.

Reading Partners DC featured on WPFW 89.3

Reading Partners contributes to significant reading improvement results for DCPS students on statewide testing

Skip your hundredth monuments trip to do some volunteer work

Active learning beats the summer slide

One more call to make to preserve the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative

How Trump's budget cuts could harm communities and students in Washington, D.C.

Ask the DC City Council to protect funding for early literacy

D.C.'s post-election freakout is bipartisan and ongoing. Here's how we're coping.

Reading Partners DC launches Rise Up for Reading campaign

In 2017, it's time to take action to support early literacy in DC

Literacy organization partners with DC Schools to improve reading

Literacy program honored by the White House to be highlighted at Aiton Elementary

Reading Partners announces strong student reading progress in Washington, DC from volunteer-led tutoring program

D.C. is putting dollars and faith into volunteer reading programs. Can they close the achievement gap?

Reading Partners DC shares inspiring volunteerism stories during National Volunteer Week

Harris' Heroes: "Reading Partner" program aims to close reading gap in schools

Get involved with Reading Partners Washington, DC: Summer 2015

A day at the White House with Michelle Obama teaching kids about reading, health, and happiness.

DC announces ambitious plans to support African American and Latino males in DC Public Schools.

Reading Partners featured in New York Times as social program "that works."

We're off to great places! Reading Partners goes to the White House

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