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 one-on-one 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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Our commitment

Who we are

The United States has a longstanding history of racism that has created inequities, predictable outcomes, and enduring barriers for people of color. Racism and anti-Blackness have penetrated every system and institution, including our education system where students of color have not received equitable learning opportunities. Our organization exists to uproot these deeply ingrained educational obstacles. 

The Reading Partners community recognizes that learning to read is a civil right and we promote equity by helping students develop lifelong literacy skills and confidence to actualize their limitless potential. Our dedicated, student-centered team works across our core regions nationwide to partner with K-4 students—90+ percent of whom are students of color—and their families, as well as schools, community based organizations, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members to provide individualized tutoring and other evidence-based literacy support. 

We also seek to increase literacy access for students by investing in bold, research-driven transformations and expanding into partnerships with organizations both within and beyond our regions. Whether through direct programming, our partnership delivery model, or transformative innovation, at Reading Partners we believe that providing all students with access to quality literacy support is an essential step in the pursuit of social justice.

At Reading Partners, we believe reading is a civil right and that all students are capable of incredible achievements when they have access to the educational resources and opportunities they deserve.

Adeola Whitney, Reading Partners CEO