research-backed

From regular student assessment to contracting for independent studies, Reading Partners systematically collects, analyzes, and uses data to generate knowledge, improve programs, and report on impacts.

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science of reading

The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.

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individualized

A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers personalized attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.

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high-dosage

The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.

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educational equity

Ensuring every student, no matter their race, gender, socioeconomic level, or location has access to the resources and support they need to succeed in school and in life.

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Nonprofit CEO Discusses Why Representation Matters in Literacy | Adeola Whitney

October 16, 2025

Originally posted on Apple Podcasts and YouTube by Hart & Hustle

When 90% of your students are Black and Brown, representation isn’t just important—it’s everything. Adeola Whitney, CEO of Reading Partners, shares how she transformed from pre-med student to leading a national literacy movement serving thousands of students across 14 communities. In this conversation with Efrain, Adeola reveals why authentic leadership matters, how one hour of volunteering can change a child’s life, and why Reading Partners created their own diverse book series when they couldn’t find decodable texts with kids of color as protagonists.

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