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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Mary Kate Suhy

Mary Kate has had a lifelong love of volunteerism and education. After attending George Washington University and tutoring students in DC, she moved to New Mexico as a Teach For America Corps Member where she taught upper elementary on the Navajo Nation. Prior to joining Reading Partners, she worked for the K-12 Education Program at Walton Family Foundation. Mary Kate is thrilled to bring her love of reading and a commitment to improving educational opportunities for students to her work at Reading Partners.