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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Ramya Kappagantula

Ramya Kappagantula (they/them) is a South Carolina native who moved to DC in 2020. They have previously interned on Capitol Hill with Congressman Clyburn, served as an AmeriCorps member and team leader with City Year DC at Stuart-Hobson Middle School, and was a program associate with One Common Unity in their Peace Together program. Ramya graduated from the University of South Carolina with a BFA in mass communications, with minors in public relations and nonprofit administration. In their free time, Ramya loves reading, painting watercolors (not a professional, just for fun!), cooking new foods, going for bike rides, and cheering on U of SC Gamecock Football and women’s basketball.