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Marge Lyon has been a Cluster tutor since 1998, tutoring three students over the course of 18 years. She also serves as secretary of the Cluster Tutoring Board of Directors. Marge began tutoring when one of the neighbors in her condo building, … [Read more...] about Tutor spotlight: Marge Lyon

After 35 years as an educator, Leslie Hodes could spend her days with friends, in her garden, or traveling around the world. Instead, the retired teacher and principal shares her love of learning at Cluster Tutoring. A Cluster tutor for … [Read more...] about Tutor spotlight: Leslie Hodes

The latest person to join the Cluster Tutoring staff is Cathy Lazuka. In her new position of development director, Cathy will be in charge of writing grants, fundraising, and coming up with new ways to publicize the good work of Cluster. In her … [Read more...] about Meet Cathy Lazuka, Development Director

Local libraries offer opportunities for students to keep reading over the summer. Students can get free books and win prizes, too! The Chicago Public Library has a summer reading challenge for kids of all ages. Those 13 and under can go to a … [Read more...] about Join a summer reading program near you

Cluster is looking for 24 students, tutors, and parents to help us make donuts at the Oak Park Farmer’s Market on Saturday, Aug. 6. The program can make $1,000 for one day of work. We are looking for folks to work one of three shifts: 4-7 a.m., 7-10 … [Read more...] about Plan ahead for Donut Day!

Cluster Tutoring is honored to be the recipient of the Thomas A. Demetrio Award of Excellence from Lawyers Lend-A-Hand to Youth. Cluster received the award, along with a check for $5,000, at the group's Spring Awards Dinner on May 4. The Demetrio … [Read more...] about Cluster wins Demetrio Award of Excellence