Craig Olson has tutored five students over his dozen or so years at Cluster Tutoring. But his technical expertise in keeping the program's computers humming for student use is just as valuable as his work in academics. Craig is retired now, but he … [Read more...] about Tutor spotlight: Craig Olson makes sure Cluster is technically up to date
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Tutor spotlight: Aisha Williams makes tutoring a family affair
Aisha Williams was so successful as a student at Cluster Tutoring that she earned a college scholarship and a degree from Northern Illinois University. She knew the best way to give something back was to become a tutor herself. When her daughter, … [Read more...] about Tutor spotlight: Aisha Williams makes tutoring a family affair
Tutor’s school raises $600 for Cluster
What a way for students to give back to the community! Students at a suburban middle school wanted to raise money and donate those funds to a local group, and Cluster Tutoring is the grateful recipient. Nancy Thomas is a first-year tutor at … [Read more...] about Tutor’s school raises $600 for Cluster
Summer Reading Program enrollment now open
Students can avoid the summer slump and get a jump on next year’s studies by signing up for Cluster Tutoring’s Summer Reading Program. This program, available for students currently in grades K-6, focuses on improving reading skills in fluency, … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program enrollment now open
Student spotlight: David
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
