Become a Partner School

On average, Reading Partners students gain 1.7 months of reading skills for every month in the program.

“Reading Partners' consistency & tutor support services are unprecedented.” -Carolyn Williams, Selby Lane Principal

“I love that there is a clear program to follow.” -Tutor, Washington Elementary

"Thanks for the opportunity to give back in this way!" -Tutor, Williamson Elementary

Contact Us

Reading Partners National Office: 106 Linden St., #202
Oakland, CA 94607
Phone: 510.444.9800

Fax: 510.444.9801 Reading Partners, Silicon Valley: 570 El Camino Real #150-458
Redwood City, CA 94063
Phone: 408.945.5720
Fax: 408.516.8516

Reading Partners, Sacramento:PO Box 5946
Sacramento, CA 95817
Phone: 916.996.0830
Fax: 408.516.8516Reading Partners, Los Angeles: PO Box 292390
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Phone: 213.627.7820
Fax: 408.516.8516 Reading Partners, DC:1380 Monroe St. NW #408
Washington, DC 20010
Phone: 202.701.9110
Fax: 408.516.8516To donate to Reading Partners send an email to: donate@readingpartners.org

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For information about giving opportunities, contact:Allison Cohen, Development Associate
408.750.4052
allison@readingpartners.org

For press inquiries, please contact: Allison Cohen
Development Associate
408.750.4052
allison@readingpartners.org

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Become a Partner School

Overview

As a free service, Reading Partners offers a proven tutoring program to high-need elementary schools. In exchange for our services, schools give Reading Partners a dedicated space on the school campus to set up a reading-tutoring center.

Partner School Eligibility

We form partnerships with schools that have:

a high population of students from low-income families and

a high population of students who are reading below grade level.

Process For Inquiry

We are always interested in hearing from school and district leaders who are interested in partnering. To find out more please contact Matt Aguiar at (408) 945-9316 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

Please note: Unfortunately, due to the high demand for our services, we are not able to serve every school.

News

07/12/2010

Reading Partners Releases 2010 Annual Report: '10 Stories for 10 Years'

The 2009-10 school year was another record-breaking year for Reading Partners.

06/09/2010 Reading Partners to Launch in DC with NewSchools

05/12/2010 Reading Partners wins Volunteer Choice Award for San Francisco and San Mateo Counties

05/04/2010 Sacramento Business Journal recognizes Reading Partners' Sacramento expansion

04/29/2010 Reading Partners announces its official '10 Year Anniversary Logo'

02/02/2010 Reading Partners featured in article about Dreyer's corporate philanthropy

11/26/2009 "Volunteer Tutors Lead the Way on Path to Reading"

07/13/2009 "Reading Partners Featured in AP Story about Volunteering"

Your contributions will pave the way for hundreds of children all over the Bay Area and Los Angeles to have the opportunity for literacy tutoring unavailable to them elsewhere.

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one setting.”

Kelly Lasky
Third-Grade Teacher
Berkley Maynard Academy
Oakland, CA
“Reading Partners is so much fun! Because I see the same students each week, I’ve been able to really see them progress.”

Christine Gibson
Volunteer
College Student
“It’s refreshing! People here are walking the talk around their values. That kind of energy and enthusiasm is very, very contagious. It makes me want to come back.”

Bernie Purcell
Volunteer
Retiree
“Jelani's enthusiasm lets me know that I’m not wasting my time.”

Austin Ashcraft
Volunteer
College Student
“It's so easy to plug into.”

Patty Davis
Volunteer
Working Professional
“Students are motivated and their self esteem improves.”

Benjamin Salas
Third-Grade Teacher
Belle Haven Elementary
Menlo Park, CA
“The best experience of my life - other than raising my own children.”

Judie Fernandez
Volunteer
Retiree

“With budget cuts, it's challenging for schools like us. We need all the help we can get. This program was a godsend.”

Carla Haakma
Principal
Los Arboles Elementary School
In California, 88% of fourth-graders from low-income communities are reading below grade level.

2007, NAEP
On average, students jump an entire grade level in reading skills after only 30 hours of Reading Partners tutoring.

Based on pre and
post assessment
“When a child gets these skills his world is totally altered.”

Michael Lombardo
Executive Director
Reading Partners
“Many of my students benefited emotionally as well as academically due to the one-on-one s