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

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

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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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Reading Partners Bay Area seeks volunteers after $1.5 million grant

December 9, 2025

Originally posted on FOX KTVU

screenshot from video where Hong Thach talks about Reading Partners Bay Area's need for volunteers

About 54 percent of California fourth graders are reading below their grade level. It’s a struggle that many educators, families, and students are all too familiar with. A non-profit called “Reading Partners Bay Area” has been helping kids read, one tutoring session at a time, for decades. Now, they need more volunteers to help. No experience needed.

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