June 1, 2026
Fighting the Youth Literacy Crisis in America
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.
Learn more about research-backed termscience of reading
The established and growing research we have about how students learn to read, including systemic phonics education.
Learn more about science of reading termindividualized
A facet of high-dosage tutoring in which a tutor offers personalized attention to their student, resulting in targeted support, and personalized literacy learning.
Learn more about individualized termhigh-dosage
The frequency of a learning experience. For example, Reading Partners students receive twice weekly tutoring for maximum growth.
Learn more about high-dosage termeducational 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.
Learn more about educational equity term5410 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 400, Los Angeles, CA 90036 á§ (213) 399-8599

Reading Partners first expanded our program from our Oakland headquarters in 2008, bringing our effective, affordable, and community-driven solution to the literacy crisis to the Greater Los Angeles area. Powered by community volunteers, our individualized tutoring provides equitable access to personalized literacy support that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of learning.Ìý
students received 12+ sessions of one-on-one tutoring (2024-25)
reading centers (2024-25)
community tutors (2024-25)
“Reading Partners has helped me a lot… I’ve been obsessed with Reading Partners because it’s so fun! You get to pick out a book and then you get can play [reading] games.â€
of all Reading Partners students meeting or exceeding their primary end-of-year literacy growth goal (2024-25)
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Our direct tutoring model includes high-impact, individualized tutoring for students in both in-person and online formats.Ìý
Our volunteer-driven model engages community volunteers to support students in developing mastery of key reading skills. Volunteers are trained to implement our evidence-based curriculum rooted in the Science of Reading.
June 1, 2026