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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Katherine Koller

Katherine has had the privilege of working for Reading Partners since 2009, when she started as an AmeriCorps site coordinator at Think College Now in Oakland. She has a passion for learning and loves working at Reading Partners where she has a unique opportunity to facilitate learning for students, volunteers, and AmeriCorps members. Previously, Katherine has worked as a recreation leader, a writing tutor, and a workshop facilitator at the Lawrence Hall of Science. Her favorite children’s book series is Animorphs. Katherine manages the reading centers at Riverside, Berkley Maynard, Sankofa, Franklin, and Manzanita SEED. Contact Katherine at Katherine.Koller@readingpartners.org or (510) 545-3823.