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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The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.
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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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The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.
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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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Gwendolyn Walker recently graduated from The George Washington University with a bachelor of arts in sociology and dance. As an undergraduate student, she spent a semester in South Africa where she studied at University of Cape Town and tutored with SHAWCO Education. Gwendolyn began working with Reading Partners three years ago as a tutor in DC and is excited to continue her work with Reading Partners in Charlotte. Her favorite childhood book was Chicka Chicka Boom Boom.