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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Matthew Cronkite

Matt is passionate about connecting talented individuals with opportunities to put their skills to use for good. Prior to joining the Reading Partners team, Matt oversaw volunteer engagement and external communications in New York for Year Up, a national workforce development program. Matt worked at Year Up for five years, helping to empower young adults to start meaningful careers. He is excited to be working in a more education-focused role again, as he began his career as an AmeriCorps member at City Year, serving in an elementary school in the South Bronx. You can reach Matt at matthew.cronkite@readingpartners.org.