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July 25, 2023
Reading Partners DC's Summer Reading List
Barry Brinkley, the executive director of Reading Partners DC, recommends these books for your child’s summer reading list.
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October 26, 2022
"Transported, connected, joyful:" Belinda Nyarku | My Bookmark
Belinda Nyarku (they/them) is a program associate in DC. Reading makes them feel transported, connected, and joyful.
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October 29, 2021
Meet our wonderful supporters: Shilpi Niyogi and Larry Kinton
Meet two of our amazing supporters who shared with us about their passion for education and why supporting children’s literacy programs like ours is critical.
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December 10, 2019
When giving from the heart is matched with real results
All children deserve a fair shot at a good, solid education,
says DC tutor and donor, Janice ReyesDo you believe in the joy of giving? Giving has…
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May 9, 2019
Ask the DC Council to increase funding for early literacy
Call the members of the DC Council to voice your support for increased funding for the Early Literacy Intervention Initiative. It only takes a moment and your call can truly make a difference.
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March 29, 2019
We are all here to promote educational equity
Jesus Martinez Jr. is a student at UC Riverside and a former intern at Reading Partners DC. Here, he reflects on the time he spent promoting educational equity in the nation’s capital.
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May 1, 2018
DC AmeriCorps Member Proves That #BigChallengesAreOurThing
Ebonie Ellison, a mapped regional site coordinator in Washington, DC, reflects on her time spent as an AmeriCorps member.
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January 3, 2018
Three stories of mentoring inspiration from the DC community
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November 16, 2017
DC AmeriCorps member uses personal experiences to pass on love of reading
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April 11, 2016
Professor inspires college-bound kids
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April 7, 2016
Putting talk into action by volunteering
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April 7, 2016
How a school requirement turned into an enjoyable experience
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February 25, 2015
Mother, Daughter Reading Partners
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February 19, 2015
University Student Inspires an Affinity for Reading