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
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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
Cluster’s Annual Report: Another year of learning
Cluster Tutoring keeps finding new ways to have positive effects on learning. Whether it’s enrolling even more students in our second summer program, enhancing student math skills through tutor training, or seeing all of our seniors be accepted to … [Read more...] about Cluster’s Annual Report: Another year of learning
Volunteer spotlight: Laura Bermudez
You never know what will draw a person into becoming a volunteer at Cluster Tutoring. Laura Bermudez is the new Tuesday night librarian at Cluster. She learned about the program through a friendship with Executive Director Kara Kalnitz, as they … [Read more...] about Volunteer spotlight: Laura Bermudez
