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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Robert Duran

Robert Duran has been blessed to further develop his skills within nonprofit education since graduating from UC Berkeley in 2007. He takes pride in having worked alongside youth in neighborhoods similar to the one he grew up in in Los Angeles as well as the many other diverse communities he’s experienced in San Francisco and San Jose. Community-based organizations like Reading Partners that have a genuine interest in helping young people succeed is something Mr. Duran is passionate about, believing that reading is a fundamental skill that no child should have to struggle with alone. He is honored to to share a school portfolio with talented AmeriCorps professionals serving in San Jose schools.