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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.

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Quarterly Newsletter: February 2024

February 13, 2024

Program Updates

Thank you to everyone who has joined us in our efforts to provide an opportunity to students who are below grade level in reading. Here are a few updates:

  • Student enrollment has been extended to March 16. This gives us more time to recruit tutors and provide services to more students.
  • If you know anyone who would like to volunteer for the last few months of school, please reach out!
  • We are currently at 72% of our enrollment goal of 645 students. We need your help!
  • This summer, we will be supporting CCSD’s  “The Read to Succeed” Summer School program.  We will need volunteers to help June 17th-July 3rd. It will be held Monday-Friday 8:00-3:00. The location is to be determined.
  • Midyear testing is well on its way, and the results so far are looking great! Please ask your Program Coordinator how your student is doing.
  • Be on the lookout for some exciting events coming in the next few months!

According to Punxsutawney Phil, spring is on its way! That being said, if you plan to miss any days with your student, please let your program coordinator know so they can work on covering your sessions or scheduling you for a makeup session. 

Thank you again for your dedication to our students. Without you, we couldn’t do what we do!!

Kelly Clouser, program director

quarterly newsletter february 2024

Community Engagement Updates

We love volunteers! We love referrals!

Reading Partners SC loves volunteers and we can never have enough! If there is anyone in your network that would like to support our mission in “empowering children to become lifelong readers” please refer them to us here!

Celebration Time!

Reading Partners SC would like to thank ALL of our volunteer tutors for their service so far this year! We have over 30 tutors who have completed 20 or more tutoring sessions! When our students complete 20+ sessions, this is where we see the greatest impact in improving their literacy skills. Thank you for your service! 

20+ sessions

  • Karen Vereen
  • Vicki Adkins
  • Alison Kowalski
  • Ginger Hallarn
  • Meg Marler
  • Nancy VanAst
  • Judy Manning
  • Jocelyn Rish
  • Clarence Manning
  • Denise Sullivan
  • Katherine Hogan
  • Dorothy Edmonds
  • Susan Hearty
  • Teryn Parker
  • Tara Jones
  • Pat Kline
  • Crystal Keyes
  • Jill Zlogar
  • Kathleen Maher
  • Lynn Ras
  • Deborah Smith
  • Vinnette Johnson
  • Amy Murray
  • Robin Rourk
  • Bernadette King
  • Sarah Stuart

30+ Sessions

  • Barbara Klein
  • Jim Chisholm
  • Donna McLaughlin
  • Patricia Sullivan
  • Eleanor Belanger
  • Gerald Stinson
  • Mary Ellen Meyer

Development Updates

Donor and Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 25

Join us at High Wire Distillery from 6-9 pm on April 25 for another exciting donor and volunteer appreciation event! Tickets will be available for purchase online. 

Wild Dunes Author Event Recap

On January 14 hundreds of book lovers came together on Isle of Palms for the 19th annual Wild Dunes Author Event hosted by Mary Alice Monroe. Guests were awed by three incredible authors, Shelby Van Pelt, William Kent Krueger, and Stacey Willingham, who gave unique insights into their writing techniques and stories behind their latest characters. Our friends at Buxton Books were also there working hard to distribute the authors’ books into guests’ eager hands. In the lobby, Reading Partners hosted a silent auction that raised $3,676 for our programs! Proceeds from the event’s ticket sales are being generously donated to Reading Partners as well. 

A Very Successful Mahj & Mimosas!

Reading Partners was generously selected as the benefiting charity for the CHS MAHJ SQUAD’s first Mahj & Mimosas event held at Frannie & the Fox on February 6. Over 80 women gathered to play MahJong over brunch and mimosas. The CHS MAHJ SQUAD also hosted a competitive raffle which raised $6,015. The highly successful event generated $9,390 for Reading Partners! Thank you to the wonderful hosts and all the women who attended. Follow @chsmahjsquad on Instagram to stay informed on upcoming events.

Funding Updates

Reading Partners has recently received funding from the following foundations. We greatly appreciate their continued support in helping our students empower their futures by gaining robust literacy skills.

  • South Carolina Ports – $2,500
  • Volvo Cars Operations – $6,000

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