If you’re a 7th or 8th grader — or the parent or tutor of a student in those grades — be sure to sign up for the Oct. 29 Cluster Tutoring workshop for tips on how to navigate the Chicago Public Schools’ online high school application process. CPS has … [Read more...] about How to get help with CPS high school applications (UPDATE)
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CPS grads can enter lottery for free computers
A nonprofit group that focuses on connecting tech with students who need it is partnering with several organizations to provide refurbished computers to 2020 CPS high school graduates. A lottery run by Comp-U-Dopt is open to all 2020 graduates of … [Read more...] about CPS grads can enter lottery for free computers
Staff spotlight: Erin Agboola on seeing students succeed
Erin Agboola likes working with students of all ages, so it's no surprise that she enjoys helping students do tasks they didn't think they could do before. In her role as program coordinator of Project Next Step, Cluster Tutoring program for high … [Read more...] about Staff spotlight: Erin Agboola on seeing students succeed
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
Student spotlight: Jazmine
Jazmine has been coming to Cluster Tutoring since the 2nd grade. But it wasn't until the last three years, when she started tutoring with Lois Merrill, that she improved her grades enough to make the AB honor roll this year at Chicago Bulls College … [Read more...] about Student spotlight: Jazmine
