The challenge for Chicago students visiting a library over winter break is for them to learn to "Do It Yourself." Young readers who complete all of the activities before Jan. 7 will earn a prize. Check out some books and activities for inspiration … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library winter challenge: Learn to DIY
How your donations to Cluster Tutoring help students learn
Many charities and nonprofits seek donations this time of year. Here's why a donation to Cluster Tutoring can make a real difference to a student's life: At the end of the 2018-19 tutoring year, 80 percent of Cluster students had made progress … [Read more...] about How your donations to Cluster Tutoring help students learn
Staff spotlight: Erin Agboola on seeing students succeed
Erin Agboola likes working with students of all ages, so it's no surprise that she enjoys helping students do tasks they didn't think they could do before. In her role as program coordinator of Project Next Step, Cluster Tutoring program for high … [Read more...] about Staff spotlight: Erin Agboola on seeing students succeed
Cluster’s Annual Report: Nearly three decades of learning
Cluster Tutoring staff and volunteers always engage students in developing their own paths to success. Cluster keeps finding new ways to have positive effects on learning, whether it's growing student enrollment or holding our Summer Reading Program … [Read more...] about Cluster’s Annual Report: Nearly three decades of learning
Staff spotlight: Joan Richards and the importance of teaching reading
Tuesday Reading Specialist Joan Richards is very glad to be back teaching reading. "I missed teaching so much," said Joan, who has a master's degree as a reading specialist and who taught for 15 years in schools run by the Chicago Archdiocese. … [Read more...] about Staff spotlight: Joan Richards and the importance of teaching reading
Reading, trauma subject of tutor seminars
Cluster will sponsor two seminars for tutors in November. These seminars will help with students' academic work and with students who may have been exposed to highly stressful experiences. Seminar for tutors of struggling readers. The purpose of … [Read more...] about Reading, trauma subject of tutor seminars
