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By Sher Spooner

Student spotlight: Kichelle C.

High school senior Kichelle is part of a tutoring tag team with her tutor, Holly Saunders. Holly tutors both Kichelle and her sister, Kiley, a high school junior. It's an unusual arrangement, but it works. And it has worked for the trio since … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Kichelle C.

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By Sher Spooner

Student spotlight: Jordan B.

Between going to school, working two jobs at Chipotle and Forever Yogurt, and soon starting his spring sport of volleyball, Jordan spends a lot of time commuting. But even if it means 1 1/2 hours on two buses, he makes sure he gets to Cluster … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Jordan B.

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By Sher Spooner

Student spotlight: Deron D.

When Deron joined Cluster in the 6th grade, he was behind grade level in his reading skills. Now that he nears high school graduation, he's 10th in his class at Urban Prep Academy and headed for pre-med studies in college. Oh, and he's been … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Deron D.

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By Sher Spooner

Newberry, Caldecott, King prizes given for top kids’ books

Books about a preteen witch hunted by humans, an illustrated story about an African-American artist, and a graphic novel about the civil rights movement written by a civil rights hero are among the books honored this year by the American Library … [Read more...] about Newberry, Caldecott, King prizes given for top kids’ books

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By Sher Spooner

It’s National Mentoring Month

Tutors are mentors, too, because we do more than just help with academics. With a mentor, at-risk students are: 52 percent less likely to skip school. 55 percent more likely to enroll in college. 46 percent less likely to start using … [Read more...] about It’s National Mentoring Month

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By Sher Spooner

Student spotlight: Terria O.

Terria O. has been coming to tutoring since she was in the 1st grade. Now that she's in 7th grade and 12 years old, she can see how far she's come and how much she's learned. And it's not just about academic achievement. "My tutor has helped me … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Terria O.

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