Originally published on Tulsa World
American orator, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass once said “It is easier to build children than it is to repair broken men.”
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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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The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.
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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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The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.
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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.
Learn more about educational equity termOctober 27, 2023
Originally published on Tulsa World
American orator, writer and statesman Frederick Douglass once said “It is easier to build children than it is to repair broken men.”
I’m emotionally exhausted listening to the State Superintendent Ryan Walters’ skewed vision of the future of our children, but I’m not hopeless.
I challenge Tulsans to start a “building campaign” with me: Spend an hour or two each week volunteering with Reading Partners or check in with your neighborhood school to help with its needs.
There are ample opportunities to read with students in the library, help with lunch time, offer assistance with field day and other activities. The list is endless, and the children and teachers are very appreciative.
Every successful construction project begins with planning and a dedicated team of workers. I encourage Tulsans to sign on.
Nancy Swain, Tulsa