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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Shasta Davis

Shasta Davis graduated from Oklahoma State University with a degree in elementary education. After college she taught first and second grade at Marshall Elementary in Tulsa Public Schools. She later got a master’s in library science and school administration from Northeastern State University. She spent a few years as a library media specialist at Marshall. Last year she was the principal intern at Hamilton Elementary, also in Tulsa Public Schools. Shasta is very excited to be a program manager for Reading Partners and to have the opportunity to have a positive impact on students across the TPS district. Shasta’s favorite book growing up was James and the Giant Peach by Roald Dahl.