Reading Partners

READING PARTNERS IS RAMPING UP INNOVATION IN 2023-24 TO EXPAND LITERACY ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL EQUITY

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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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“At Reading Partners, we believe reading is a civil right and that all students are capable of incredible achievements when they have access to the educational resources and opportunities they deserve,” CEO Adeola Whitney said.

Key Points: 
  • “At Reading Partners, we believe reading is a civil right and that all students are capable of incredible achievements when they have access to the educational resources and opportunities they deserve,” CEO Adeola Whitney said.
  • In the 2022-23 school year, Reading Partners continued to provide critical literacy support to students, schools, and communities across the country.
  • Reading Partners also gets help from AmeriCorps members to train and provide ongoing support to literacy volunteers.
  • Please follow this link if you’re interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member at Reading Partners.

More than $16 Million Awarded to Local Texas Service Organizations

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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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During this event, 11 local Dallas organizations received awards totaling more than $16 million to improve health and well-being, inspire learning and increase access to care.

Key Points: 
  • During this event, 11 local Dallas organizations received awards totaling more than $16 million to improve health and well-being, inspire learning and increase access to care.
  • Equal Heart, American Heart Association, Christus Health and OneStar Foundation along with other Dallas organizations have been awarded grant funds from AmeriCorps State and National and Public Health AmeriCorps programs.
  • OneStar Foundation, the Texas state commission for service, administers grant funding to other Texas organizations who are committed to making a difference in their communities, such as Reading Partners, City Year and Project Transformation.
  • “For nearly 30 years, AmeriCorps has been betting on national service as one of the most powerful tools to bring Americans together and solve tough challenges.

National Nonprofit Organization Awards Over $10 Million to Partners Working in 28 States to Develop and Scale High-Impact Tutoring Models to Boost Academic Achievement for All Students

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Thursday, October 27, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Accelerate, a new nonprofit organization that seeks to embed high-impact tutoring programs in public schools, today announced it has selected 31 education and research partners to receive over $10 million in grant funding to develop and scale sustainable, cost-effective models for high-impact tutoring that boost academic achievement for students. In addition to supporting innovative programs, the grants target research focused on specific barriers that have previously stood in the way of making high-impact tutoring affordable, accessible, and sustainable. Grantees are working in 28 states across the country.

Key Points: 
  • "We know that good tutoring programs work partly because well-off families have used them to boost student success for generations.
  • What we haven't figured out yet is how to make high-impact tutoring available for everyone," said Accelerate CEO Kevin Huffman.
  • Among the grantees is Reading Partners , a non-profit organization that provides foundational literacy tutoring to students, and has proven successful through randomized controlled trials.
  • All 31 grantees receiving awards are working with students and schools in this academic year.

AMERICORPS MEMBERS HELP MAGNIFY COMMUNITY IMPACT WITH READING PARTNERS NATIONWIDE

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Monday, October 17, 2022
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Since 2008when Reading Partners enlisted its first cohort of AmeriCorps membersthe national service partner has been a vital part of Reading Partners mission and success, but never more than it has during the pandemic.

Key Points: 
  • Since 2008when Reading Partners enlisted its first cohort of AmeriCorps membersthe national service partner has been a vital part of Reading Partners mission and success, but never more than it has during the pandemic.
  • Over 60 percent of Reading Partners personnel are people serving in AmeriCorps positions.
  • Importantly, 49% of tutoring sessions were delivered via Reading Partners online program called Reading Partners Connects.
  • Please follow this link if you or someone you know might be interested in becoming an AmeriCorps member at Reading Partners.

READING IS FUNDAMENTAL LAUNCHES SECOND ANNUAL NATIONWIDE READING ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVE "RALLY TO READ 100"

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Monday, October 3, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading champion for children's literacy, announced today the launch of the second annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)—a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, designed to motivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books. 

Key Points: 
  • Celebrate reading for six months straight with sweepstakes, monthly themes,reading activities, classroom kits, and read-alouds from bestselling authors.
  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reading Is Fundamental (RIF), the nation's leading champion for children's literacy,announced today the launch of the second annual Rally to Read 100 (RallytoRead.org)a six-month initiative that runs from October 1, 2022, to March 31, 2023, designed tomotivate children to read, starting with a pledge to read 100 books.
  • "We are proud to partner with RIF on Rally to Read 100, an initiative that inspires and empowers millions of children across our country."
  • Complementary Reading Activities: Classroom and at-home resources are available for educators and families to use for continued reading engagement throughout the program, any time.

Dechert Welcomes Financial Services Partner Back to its London Office

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022
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LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today that Colin Sharpsmith has returned to the firm as a partner in the financial services and investment management practice based in London, strengthening the firm's financial services regulation capability.

Key Points: 
  • LONDON, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dechert LLP announced today that Colin Sharpsmith has returned to the firm as a partner in the financial services and investment management practice based in London, strengthening the firm's financial services regulation capability.
  • Mr. Sharpsmith has broad experience in financial services regulation with particular focus on investmentfunds and the rules governing their management and marketing in the UK and Europe.
  • "Colin's wide-ranging regulatory expertise advising asset managers and private equity firms will be an excellent addition to our investment management practice in London" said Gus Black, co-chair of Dechert's global financial services group and chair of Dechert's London Management Committee.
  • I am looking forward to being reunited with my former colleagues in London and helping drive the firm's future growth in the financial regulatory space."

Reading Partners Reaches 30% More Students, Empowering Children and Communities to Thrive

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Thursday, September 1, 2022
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Reading is foundational the ability to read transforms lives and empowers children and communities to thrive.

Key Points: 
  • Reading is foundational the ability to read transforms lives and empowers children and communities to thrive.
  • More than three-fourths of all Reading Partners students finished the year meeting or exceeding their primary end-of-year literacy growth goals, while 82% of K-2 Reading Partners students were developing mastery of key foundational reading skills needed to read and grade level.
  • Nearly half of all tutoring sessions were delivered via Reading Partners online program called Reading Partners Connects.
  • Reading Partners is a proud AmeriCorps service partner and has been endorsed by The New York Times.

Creatd Releases Vocal's First Ever Original Podcast, 'Write Here, Write Now' along with Inaugural Brand Sponsor

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Wednesday, July 20, 2022
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Listeners can find 'Write Here, Write Now' on Apple, iHeart, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Key Points: 
  • Listeners can find 'Write Here, Write Now' on Apple, iHeart, Google Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
  • 'Write Here, Write Now' is produced by leading creative audio production agency Pod People, which has previously launched successful podcasts for brands such as Netflix, Vogue and Bon Apptit.
  • NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), a creator-first holding company and the parent company of Vocal and Creatd Studios, today announced the release of its first podcast, ' Write Here, Write Now: A Vocal Podcast '.
  • We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.

'The Advantage of Individual and Customised Education Exactly for Your Kid's Needs': Adam Caller Announces Details of his Guest Speaker Topic at the 2022 Family Office Forum

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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OXFORD, England, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller, education consultant, CEO and founder of Tutors International, has released details about his forthcoming guest speaker appearance at the prestigious Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum. The Forum takes place over two days this month: the 21st  and 22nd  of June. Mr Caller has announced that he will conduct a question and answer session with Tutors International colleague and account manager, Joanna Dunckley Phillips. Their 30-minute session is scheduled to take place at 3.50 pm on 21st June.

Key Points: 
  • Education Consultant and Founder of Tutors International, Adam Caller, will be returning to speak at the 2022 Prestel and Partner Family Office Forum in London.
  • OXFORD, England, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller , education consultant, CEO and founder of Tutors International , has released details about his forthcoming guest speaker appearance at the prestigious Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum .
  • Prestel and Partner's London 2022 Family Office Forum will take place on the 21st and 22nd of September at The Corinthia .
  • Founded in 1999 by Adam Caller, Tutors International is a private company based in Oxford, a city renowned for academic excellence.

'The Advantage of Individual and Customised Education Exactly for Your Kid's Needs': Adam Caller Announces Details of his Guest Speaker Topic at the 2022 Family Office Forum

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Wednesday, June 15, 2022
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OXFORD, England, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller, education consultant, CEO and founder of Tutors International, has released details about his forthcoming guest speaker appearance at the prestigious Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum. The Forum takes place over two days this month: the 21st  and 22nd  of June. Mr Caller has announced that he will conduct a question and answer session with Tutors International colleague and account manager, Joanna Dunckley Phillips. Their 30-minute session is scheduled to take place at 3.50 pm on 21st June.

Key Points: 
  • Education Consultant and Founder of Tutors International, Adam Caller, will be returning to speak at the 2022 Prestel and Partner Family Office Forum in London.
  • OXFORD, England, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Adam Caller , education consultant, CEO and founder of Tutors International , has released details about his forthcoming guest speaker appearance at the prestigious Prestel & Partner Family Office Forum .
  • Prestel and Partner's London 2022 Family Office Forum will take place on the 21st and 22nd of September at The Corinthia .
  • Founded in 1999 by Adam Caller, Tutors International is a private company based in Oxford, a city renowned for academic excellence.