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Julia Schroeder

By Julia Schroeder

A Year of Learning Edge Tutoring at St. Catherine-St. Lucy School

student and tutor Learning Edge after school program at St. Catherine-St. Lucy

On May 22, 2023, Learning Edge concluded its 26th tutoring session of the 2022-2023 afterschool program at the St. Catherine-St. Lucy school (SCSL). In the previous year (2021-2022), Learning Edge […]

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By Julia Schroeder

Learning Edge Celebrates its High School Seniors: Khamyra and Dillon

Learning Edge seniors and tutors

This year, Learning Edge tutoring is proud to highlight two high school seniors in our yearlong tutoring program. Khamyra and Dillon both met with their tutors on Thursday evenings at […]

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By Julia Schroeder

John Lurain Joins the Learning Edge Board

John and Nell Lurain

The Learning Edge Board is pleased to announce its newest member, John Lurain. Following in the footsteps of his late wife, Nell Lurain, John says it’s an honor to be […]

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By Julia Schroeder

Learning Edge Board Receives Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Training

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Ravae Duhaney, the Director of Talent at Chicago Jesuit Academy and an accomplished leader of diversity work and adult facilitation, led five Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) training sessions for […]

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By Julia Schroeder

In Loving Memory of Former Volunteer, Sylvia Menninga

Sylvia Menninga

On February 10, 2023, Sylvia Menninga died peacefully in her sleep at home after suffering from Parkinson’s disease over the past three years. Sylvia was a tutor and go-to librarian […]

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By Julia Schroeder

Longtime Volunteer Profile: Bob Martin

For the past 21 years and counting, Bob Martin volunteers as a tutor one night a week at Learning Edge (form. Cluster Tutoring). While Bob runs a textile business with […]

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