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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maya festinger

Maya Festinger

Maya is extremely excited to return to the Reading Partners Seattle as a Program Manager. Maya served two AmeriCorps terms as a Reading Partners Site Coordinator in the Seattle region, and is extremely grateful to the inspiring community of volunteers and educators who fostered her start in Seattle’s education landscape. Having received her bachelors degree in Spanish literature from the University of Chicago, Maya is an avid reader in Spanish and English. As a proud graduate of the Los Angeles Unified School District, she considers her high school teachers to be her personal heroes. Maya is currently pursuing a masters in teaching with the Seattle Teacher Residency at the University of Washington.