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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Joanna Reilly

Joanna began her development career in Southern California working on political fundraising and nonprofit development for a community health and human services agency. She is thrilled to be entering her fifth year at Reading Partners. An avid reader and passionate believer in the power of books, Joanna enjoys being a reading partner herself at Learning Without Limits in East Oakland. A native of Wisconsin, she holds a bachelor’s in journalism and mass communication from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Her favorite children’s book is From the Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler. Joanna manages fundraising and communication for Reading Partners SF Bay Area. Contact Joanna at joanna.reilly@readingpartners.org or (510) 590-1280.