An intensive reading initiative is the newest addition to the Cluster Tutoring program. Besides holding evening tutoring three nights a week, Cluster now offers a one-hour session for 13 tutor-student pairs at St. Catherine-St. Lucy School in Oak … [Read more...] about After-school program latest in Cluster expansion
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Children’s books win top honors
The American Library Association has announced the winners of the most prestigious awards for children’s and young adult literature for 2021 with its Youth Media Awards.The books and other forms of media range from stories about the struggles of a … [Read more...] about Children’s books win top honors
Best children’s books of 2020
The New York Times has compiled a list of 25 titles of what it considers the best books of 2020 aimed at young readers. The books range from picture books to books for middle-grade readers to books for young adults. These books, all published in … [Read more...] about Best children’s books of 2020
Cluster Summer Reading Program was an online success
We couldn't offer reading instruction in person this summer, but Cluster reading teachers helped 18 students with intensive reading training in July and August. The program had four professional teachers who gave 18 students five weeks of … [Read more...] about Cluster Summer Reading Program was an online success
Chicago Public Library summer challenge: Building stories
This summer’s program at the Chicago Public Library is all about exploring science and art in the architecture around us. From July 6 to August 15, kids 0-13 years old are invited to build their own stories in all kinds of ways, at the library, in … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library summer challenge: Building stories
Story Time offers opportunity to display reading skills
What's more satisfying than reading books to young kids? Cluster students can brush up their own reading and performance skills and share favorite stories at the same time during Story Time. Story Time is held during the last half hour of tutoring … [Read more...] about Story Time offers opportunity to display reading skills
