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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Stephanie Lehman

Stephanie received her bachelor’s degree in English with a concentration in writing and communication from Westminster College in New Wilmington, PA. She was awarded the Paul Gamble Service Award after presenting her senior capstone and personal memoir at five different international conferences throughout her collegiate career. Stephanie joined the Reading Partners Charleston team in the summer of 2013 as an AmeriCorps VISTA member and site coordinator for Mitchell Elementary School. She was inspired to continue working with Reading Partners after a second grade student wrote, “This is the place I was looking for” during her school’s end of year celebration after her first year as a site coordinator.