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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Virginia Isble

Before joining Reading Partners in 2015, Virginia spent six years working in development, focusing on annual fund campaigns, major gifts, event planning, and grant writing for the Crocker Art Museum and LifeSTEPS. Virginia is a passionate supporter of reading and lifelong learning and is excited to help other literacy champions make a lasting impact for students. She earned her master’s in museum studies and MBA from John F. Kennedy University in Berkeley. While there are too many wonderful books to name just one favorite, the book Virginia read the most as a child is Roald Dahl’s The BFG.