Here’s a way to take a night off from kitchen duties and raise money for Cluster Tutoring at the same time. Have pizza from Lou Malnati’s Oak Park location on Wednesday, April 3. Thick crust or thin; lunch or dinner; eat-in, take-out, or delivery: … [Read more...] about Eat pizza and help Cluster on April 3
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Children’s books win top honors
The American Library Association has announced the winners of its most prestigious awards for children's and young adult literature. The books range from a story about a Latinx middle-school girl dealing with her grandfather's failing memory … [Read more...] about Children’s books win top honors
RIP tutor Elissa Speizman
Cluster Tutors owe a lot to Elissa Speizman, a veteran tutor who passed away on Jan. 8, for all the help she offered in setting up a program to help tutors teach math more effectively. Elissa made a generous donation to Cluster for the express … [Read more...] about RIP tutor Elissa Speizman
Chicago library challenge: Design Your World
The Chicago Public Library is inviting students to be creative over winter break. This year's Winter Learning Challenge is called "Design Your World." Students are invited to use their talents to read and express themselves in a variety of … [Read more...] about Chicago library challenge: Design Your World
Volunteer spotlight: Cathy Kelso and Vicki Schnure
Cluster Tutoring is lucky to have two more math experts serving as volunteers. But they're not just helping and coaching: Cathy Kelso developed a whole new curriculum for elementary-grade students. Last year was the first year tutors of students … [Read more...] about Volunteer spotlight: Cathy Kelso and Vicki Schnure
Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
Think of them as the "tag team" of Cluster Tutoring librarians. Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris both wanted to volunteer their time and talents at Cluster Tutoring. But both realized that busy travel schedules for family, teaching, and pleasure … [Read more...] about Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
