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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Augenblick, Palaich, and Associates

Expanding opportunities to successfully support young readers | Augenblick, Palaich, and Associates 

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An independent, five-year study conducted by Augenblick, Palaich, and Associates (APA), a leading national education research and evaluation firm, has affirmed the strength of Reading Partners’ program. Specifically, Reading Partners was able to launch quickly, sustain, and implement our program with fidelity in a new region. Moreover, APA found that students served by Reading Partners—and particularly English Language Learners—showed significantly greater improvement in their literacy skills than comparison students not served by the program.

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