Learning Edge Tutoring is excited to share highlights from the 2021–2022 tutoring year in its annual report. The annual report includes updates to the program over the last year, student-tutor profiles, and more.
Some of the updates include:
Learning Edge Tutoring is now taking place at four venues per week. Multiple facilities and increased space allow more options for tutors and students while ensuring safe social distancing.
Monday evenings are a new option thanks to Fair Oaks Presbyterian Church opening its doors to us. Tuesday sessions in Austin have moved a few blocks north to the refurbished Field School, which provides excellent lighting and spacious classrooms. Our busy Thursday evening sessions continue due to the generosity of First United Church of Oak Park.
Additionally, Learning Edge started a weekly afterschool program at St. Catherine-St. Lucy school where tutors provide reading support to first and second graders. While Learning Edge has no religious affiliation, we are grateful to churches and schools that have so warmly welcomed us and believe so deeply in the work we do.
The report also states that over the last year, Learning Edge worked with a total of 100 students across all four programs. Retention rates remained high with over 80% of our students and over 70% of our tutors returning from the previous year. Seventy percent of our students either maintained or improved their grades, and 100% of our first graders saw growth in reading fluency.
“After the challenges of the last few years, we are especially proud of these results,” states Kara Kalnitz, Learning Edge Executive Director. “We look forward to extending Learning Edge’s achievements to an ever- increasing pool of students from Chicago’s far west side. We thank our donors who have been key to helping us grow and thrive.”
Click here to view the Learning Edge Annual Report 2021-22.