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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Andrea Edelman

Andrea is a Southern California native who moved to Northern California to pursue a degree in international relations; it was along this academic journey that she fell in love with education and the nonprofit sector. Following graduation, she obtained her TEFL certification and taught in rural Thailand for almost a year. Since then, she has dedicated herself to a career in the nonprofit sector, working as a nonprofit consulting assistant and then a development associate prior to joining Reading Partners. In her free time, Andrea enjoys drinking coffee, hiking, watching movies, and eating pizza. As a kid, her favorite book was The Encyclopedia of Dogs.