This summer's program at the Chicago Public Library is all about learning new ways to play as well as learn. From June 24 to August 17, kids 0-13 years old are invited to play in all kinds of ways, at the library and on their own, as an Explorer … [Read more...] about Chicago Public Library summer challenge: Be an Explorer at Play
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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
Summer Reading Program teen aides: Learning and teaching
The young students who came to Cluster Tutoring's Summer Reading Program found extra help in the form of four teenage assistants. Along with the teachers, the four helped the youngsters with reading and vocabulary. And the aides found that they … [Read more...] about Summer Reading Program teen aides: Learning and teaching
Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
Think of them as the "tag team" of Cluster Tutoring librarians. Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris both wanted to volunteer their time and talents at Cluster Tutoring. But both realized that busy travel schedules for family, teaching, and pleasure … [Read more...] about Volunteer spotlight: Mary Sue Voth and Debbie Morris
Volunteer spotlight: Laura Bermudez
You never know what will draw a person into becoming a volunteer at Cluster Tutoring. Laura Bermudez is the new Tuesday night librarian at Cluster. She learned about the program through a friendship with Executive Director Kara Kalnitz, as they … [Read more...] about Volunteer spotlight: Laura Bermudez
Summer reading success
Many tutoring students beat the "summer slump" by attending Cluster's Summer Reading Program to keep their skills sharp. An average of 30 students attended six weeks of classes, two evenings a week, out of the 42 who were enrolled. They were … [Read more...] about Summer reading success
