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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Reading Partners highlighted as one of five effective one-on-one literacy tutoring programs | Research for Action

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Reading Partners is pleased to be highlighted as one of five effective one-on-one literacy tutoring programs in a June 2017 report conducted by Research for Action for the William Penn Foundation entitled Supporting Literacy in Out-of-School Time: Summary of Evidence. The report highlights findings from our rigorous, randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted by independent research firm, MDRC, demonstrating that Reading Partners is effective for struggling readers. Reading Partners is unique among the five programs in our demonstrated impact on literacy skills for English Language Learners.

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