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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Karla Gurley

Karla Gurley is a passionate educator, teacher, and leader with a strong love for students, reading, and people. She has over a decade of experience in the classroom and five years of international teaching experience in Shanghai, China. She graduated from UT Arlington in 2017 with a master’s in education, leadership, and policy studies and received her bachelor’s in social work from Georgia State University in 2005. It is her desire to see all students, no matter their background, be successful in the classroom and stir in them a love for reading! Contact: karla.gurley@readingpartners.org