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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Xander Gershberg

Xander Gershberg is a committed advocate for social justice and education equity. He has been teaching literacy in service of these values for over ten years as an AmeriCorps program coordinator, college writing tutor and trainer, and as a college instructor of first-year writing and creative writing. He is particularly excited to build programs and partnerships that further expand literacy skills and resources. Xander returned to Reading Partners after completing his master of fine arts degree in creative writing with a concentration in poetry.