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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jordyn jefferson

Jordyn Jefferson

Jordyn Jefferson (she/her/hers) moved to Denver in 2020 to serve as director of development at Lighthouse Writers Workshop, where she led a $5M capital campaign to build Lighthouse’s new facility. Prior to that, she worked in fundraising for nonprofit organizations throughout New York City, with a focus on education access for under-resourced youth. She earned her bachelor’s at Northwestern University and a master’s in Fundraising and Grantmaking from NYU. In her free time, you can find Jordyn outside with her husband and daughter, cuddling with her dog and cat, canning jams and pickling anything that can be pickled, cross stitching, or working on her dream of becoming a children’s book author.