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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Gift acceptance policy

  • Reading Partners solicits and accepts gifts that are consistent with its mission and core values, and that support its core programs, as well as special projects.
  • Reading Partners will not accept gifts that:
    • Would result in Reading Partners violating its corporate charter;
    • Would result in Reading Partners losing its status as an IRS 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization;
    • Are too difficult or too expensive to administer in relation to their value;
    • Would result in any unacceptable consequences for Reading Partners; or
    • Are for purposes outside Reading Partners’ mission.
  • Donations and other forms of support will generally be accepted from individuals, partnerships, corporations, foundations, government agencies, or other entities subject to the considerations above.
  • Gifts requiring review include:
    • Gifts of securities that are subject to restrictions or buy-sell agreements.
    • Documents naming Reading Partners as trustee or requiring Reading Partners to act in any fiduciary capacity.
    • Gifts requiring Reading Partners to assume financial or other obligations.
    • Transactions with potential conflicts of interest.
    • Gifts of property which may be subject to environmental or other regulatory restrictions.
  • Decisions on the restrictive nature of a gift, and its acceptance or refusal, shall be made by the Executive Committee of the Board in consultation with the CEO.