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By Sher Spooner

The 1619 Project: Reframing the history of slavery

The New York Times Magazine has produced a master work about the history of slavery in the United States. Through a partnership with the Pulitzer Center, the 1619 Project is […]

Filed Under: Home, News, Uncategorized Tagged With: 1619 Project, history, slavery

By Sher Spooner

Cluster receives ‘Difference Maker’ award from Marco Promos

Tutors now have a fashionable yet practical way to carry books, notebooks, and even laptops to use with their students: tote bags emblazoned with the name and logo of Cluster […]

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By Sher Spooner

Tutor’s school raises $600 for Cluster

What a way for students to give back to the community! Students at a suburban middle school wanted to raise money and donate those funds to a local group, and […]

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By Sher Spooner

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 […]

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By Sher Spooner

RIP tutor Elissa Speizman

Cluster Tutors owe a lot to Elissa Speizman, a veteran tutor who passed away on Jan. 8, for all the help she offered in setting up a program to help […]

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By Sher Spooner

Volunteer spotlight: Cathy Kelso and Vicki Schnure

Cluster Tutoring is lucky to have two more math experts serving as volunteers. But they’re not just helping and coaching: Cathy Kelso developed a whole new curriculum for elementary-grade students. […]

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