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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Lisa Endo

Lisa has served in various development roles at direct service nonprofits that seek to improve opportunities for children, youth and adults in low-income communities. She believes that increasing academic achievement among all students can break the cycle of poverty and create increasing opportunities for future generations. With a master’s in nonprofit management from The New School and a bachelor’s in childhood education from New York University, Lisa has a strong foundation in both fundraising and literacy education. At home, she enjoys sharing her love of reading with her son.