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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gila grunschlag

Gila Grunschlag

Gila started volunteering as a Reading Partners tutor at Beverly Park Elementary in 2018 and continued tutoring virtually in 2020-2021. Last year, she joined the staff as a Literacy Intervention Tutor and had the opportunity to work at all our Seattle area schools. She continues on this year as a Special Projects Associate. She loves perusing the reading center libraries and finding new books to share with her students.

Gila is originally from the San Francisco Bay Area but has called Seattle home since 1995. She enjoys going on long walks and exploring different neighborhoods. She lives in Seattle with her husband and two lively cats. Her son is a sophomore at UC San Diego, her alma mater. Go Tritons!