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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Ashleigh Madonna

Ashleigh comes to Reading Partners with a variety of experiences in education. She spent about four years working with Denver Public Schools’ central office and had the opportunity to work with aspiring principals seeking to start new schools. Ashleigh is a City Year Denver AmeriCorps alum and spent time teaching ECE in southeast Denver. She has a bachelor’s degree in peace and justice studies and seeking her master’s degree in nonprofit management from Regis University. She is a Colorado native and enjoys reading, traveling, and spending time with her family. Ashleigh is the program and development manager and is looking forward to supporting a small number of reading centers in the region, as well as supporting the organization’s grant writing.