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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Ellen Hoffman

Ellen Hoffman is originally from the DC metro area and spent her college years in Ohio where she received her bachelor of arts in women’s and gender studies with a minor in music at Kenyon College. While there, she volunteered as a tutor in a local elementary school, where she learned how effective and rewarding one-on-one tutoring can be! In early 2017, she drove from Washington, DC to the west coast volunteering on organic farms, and ultimately settled in Seattle. She has previously supported fundraising efforts at the DC Jazz Festival and Cascade Public Media, parent organization to KCTS 9 and Crosscut. She loves to read in her free time and is passionate about making literacy accessible for all students.