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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Dustin Tamsen

Dustin first began volunteering in education as an undergraduate at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, MD. After graduating, he spent two years as a Teach For America corps member, teaching third grade in Harlem, NYC, followed by two years as a Peace Corps resource teacher in the mountain kingdom of Lesotho. After Africa, Dustin taught pre-k at an international school in Beijing. Dustin’s commitment to service and use of education as a vehicle for social change brought him to Reading Partners as a program manager in early 2015. This year, Dustin is excited to serve the NYC community as a senior program manager.