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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Mico Mastrili (he/they)

Mico Mastrili (he/they) is from Elk Grove, CA, and moved to the Bay Area in 2015. He attended UC Santa Cruz where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Economics. There, his passion for social justice and community organizing grew after his involvement in theatrical productions of color and his work with first-generation college students from marginalized communities. Before joining Reading Partners, his nonprofit background centered around working with transitional-age youth experiencing homelessness, where he launched an employment program and managed a 90-day shelter and emergency respite program. In his free time, he enjoys going to the gym, reading, writing, going on adventures, and having game nights with his friends and family.