High school senior David is taking a different academic path than many students. He attends classes two days a week at Chicago Virtual Charter School and pursues most of his assignments online the rest of the time. That unique approach to school … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: David
Summer programs available for teens
Museums, libraries, and other organizations in Chicago offer summer learning opportunities for teenagers in the form of internships, jobs, and other programs. Many offer payment or stipends, or the chance to earn a college scholarship. There are also … [Read more...] about Summer programs available for teens
Student spotlight: Jazmine
Jazmine has been coming to Cluster Tutoring since the 2nd grade. But it wasn't until the last three years, when she started tutoring with Lois Merrill, that she improved her grades enough to make the AB honor roll this year at Chicago Bulls College … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Jazmine
When teens are the tutors
What inspires a teenager to spend one evening a week helping a younger student learn? The seven teens volunteering at Cluster Tutoring all arrived by different paths, but they all agree on one thing: They love helping their students with their … [Read more...] about When teens are the tutors
Student spotlight: Taliya
In her seven years at Cluster Tutoring, high school senior Taliya has grown from a young student who didn't like to read into a young woman who loves to write poetry. Taliya is a senior at Oak Park and River Forest High School. She and her tutor, … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Taliya
Summer Reading Program teen aides: Learning and teaching
The young students who came to Cluster Tutoring's Summer Reading Program found extra help in the form of four teenage assistants. Along with the teachers, the four helped the youngsters with reading and vocabulary. And the aides found that they … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program teen aides: Learning and teaching
