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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 22h

Here's an article from my Tutor/Mentor blog about supporting volunteers. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2024/04/reta...

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Sheri42 @sheri42.bsky.social · 20h

#writeout #prompt "Shuffle Your #Senses" encourages exploring #nature by linking different senses and reflections, inviting participants to engage deeply with their surroundings through creative writing. #clmooc #writeout25

WriteOut Shuffle the Senses 2025

The prompt "Shuffle Your Senses" encourages exploring nature by linking different senses and reflections, inviting participants to engage deeply with their surroundings through creative writing.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 22h

Here's another article from my #Tutor #Mentor blog titled "Tips for volunteers in tutor/mentor programs". tutormentor.blogspot.com/2022/07/tips...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 22h

Here's another article from my #Tutor #Mentor blog titled "Tips for volunteers in tutor/mentor programs". tutormentor.blogspot.com/2022/07/tips...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 22h

Here's an article from my Tutor/Mentor blog about supporting volunteers. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2024/04/reta...

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Prisonculture @prisonculture.bsky.social · 1d

I thought this was lovely.

"A few years ago I received a DM from Zohran Kwame Mamdani. Only recently did I discover its existence. It was a very unusual DM—especially coming from a local assemblyman who would soon be running for higher office. He had very little name recognition at the time, and could have benefited from publicity. But unlike the thousands of messages I’ve received from people with something to promote, Zohran did not ask to be featured on Humans of New York. Instead he asked if he could introduce me to taxi drivers that were struggling beneath the burden of debt. Coming from a man with political ambitions, this self-denying request was so strange as to be almost singular. I don’t endorse politicians on Humans of New York. But I’ll endorse a good man. And it was a good man who cleared 30 minutes from his schedule yesterday to swing by Grand Central and visit Dear New York’s Vanderbilt Hall Exhibition. Nearly fifty-student artists were visiting that day with their families, and I thought a surprise visit from this widely-loved future mayor would be a special memory for all of them. Before Zohran’s arrival I was convinced I’d made a terrible mistake. The exhibit was filled to capacity with adult visitors. Dear New York is self-funded so there was very little staff and security for crowd control. In the crush of people I was almost certain this special day for the kids would devolve into thirty minutes of selfie requests. But everyone rose to the occasion."

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"Hundreds of adults quickly cleared the room and stood outside the exhibit. Eleven very notable adult photographers are also featured in the show, but even they took a step back, so that these students could briefly have the stage to themselves. Each child stood by their work and Zohran was able to meet all of them, one at a time, and honor their contributions to the most-visited art show in New York City. Thanks to everyone who ceded the stage yesterday to make this moment possible. Thank you Zohran for literally sitting down on the floor so that these young artists could feel so tall. Thanks for continually centering other people in your life and work. And thank you, for being such an important part of Dear New York."

A large group of children and adults pose together indoors in front of a sign reading "DEAR." A man in a suit sits cross-legged in front, surrounded by smiling kids. The background features an ornate architectural detail.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 22h

I've seen many great post honoring "Indigenous People's Day". I support them all!

Mark Hamill @markhamillofficial.bsky.social · 1d

Respect to those who got here first.

tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 23h

It has always been important for nonprofit organizations to empower some of their volunteers so they help with leadership and fund raising. It's now more important than ever.

This article shows elements of a Volunteer Growth Cycle open.substack.com/pub/danielba...

Volunteer Growth Cycle

Turn your volunteers into leaders and advocates

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Sheri42 @sheri42.bsky.social · 1d

#October brings dark, #rainy weather as #nature prepares for winter. The #WriteOut event invites everyone to explore and create outdoors from October 12-26, 2025. #clmooc #writeout25

Pause and Sense October 12

October brings dark, rainy weather as nature prepares for winter. The Write Out event invites everyone to explore and create outdoors from October 12-26, 2025.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

Help volunteer-based #tutor #mentor programs attract needed resources. Duplicate what I've been doing. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/10/seek...

In many articles on the Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC blog I've pointed to social media posts by Chicago area tutor, mentor and learning programs, like Chicago Youth Programs, Inc.

In many articles I point to lists on the www.tutormentorexchange.net website that enable people to shop and choose what program to support, based on what the program shows on their website, where they are located, and who they serve.

I also host lists showing Chicago program accounts on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. If you follow these programs you'll see what they post and that will help you choose who to support and how you'll support them.

These lists include Tutoring Chicago, which is celebrating its 60th year this fall. I led that program from 1975-1992, first while it was volunteer-led (up till 1990), then as it became a nonprofit (1990-1992).

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

This is something anyone can do. Point your network to youth-serving programs in your community. Or to other important social benefit organizations.

tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

Help volunteer-based #tutor #mentor programs attract needed resources. Duplicate what I've been doing. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/10/seek...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

Help volunteer-based #tutor #mentor programs attract needed resources. Duplicate what I've been doing. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/10/seek...

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dogtrax (Kevin H) @dogtrax.bsky.social · 2d

Every day of #writeout, we will be sharing a themed writing prompt at #ds106 #DailyCreate

Here is today's prompt

daily.ds106.us/tdc5021/

#tdc5021 #ds106 #Write Out: Storm Watching

Storm Clouds of Summer flickr photo by Dogtrax shared under a Creative Commons (BY-SA 2.0) license Compose a poem, story or narrative that captures the sensory experience of weathering a thundersto...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

Thanks for a great season #Cubs. You took my mind off the sh#t happening all around.

I hope there is a season next year.

I hope I am still around to see it. I'll be 79 then.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 2d

Which is more surprising? Northwestern beating Penn State oe Indiana beating Oregon?

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Deborah Elizabeth Finn @deborahelizabeth.bsky.social · 3d

In addition to protest marches and rallies, we have many other options for peaceful resistance to the authoritarian regime.

These two web sites outline many nonviolent strategies. You can choose the ones that work best for your community.

beautifultrouble.org

commonslibrary.org

Beautiful Trouble

Creative tools for a more just world.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 4d

With a military invasion of #Chicago taking place it's hard to focus on research showing needs of our youth. Read my #Tutor #Mentor blog articles. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/04/usin...

This is an article on the Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present) and Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present) blog featuring a report from A Better Chicago, titled "State of Chicago Youth 2025".

I've been collecting and sharing similar information for over 30 years, showing where people need extra help, why, and what type of help could be offered to youth via organized, on-going, volunteer-based tutor/mentor programs.

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blueturtle2024 @blueturtle2024.bsky.social · 3d

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Hands Off Chicago @handsoffchicago.bsky.social · 19d

Our neighbors. Our communities. Our democracy. All under attack. On October 18th: Chicagoans will rise up together to speak up and fight back. #HandsOffChicago #NoKings

Visit bit.ly/HandsOffChiO... to learn more and RSVP!

Hands Off Chicago / No Kings! Rally and March · Indivisible Chicago

Here in Chicago we know how to rise up, fight back, and support each other. It is more important than ever that we do that together on October 18th as we show the nation and the world that Chicago is ...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 4d

Just focusing on erasing the memory of Drump won't change the history of racism, greed and religious zealotry that enabled him to come to power. That has deep roots. I don't know how the nation will ever overcome this. But, I'm certain there are smarter people than me looking for solutions.

KIM F-M @kimf-m.bsky.social · 4d

And, no - HELL NO,
NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!

carolmac80💙🌈☮️🏳️‍⚧️🇺🇸🇺🇦🧿🌊 @carolmac80.bsky.social · 4d

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Chicago Tribune @chicagotribune.com · 4d

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

WGN-TV producer detained during ICE enforcement action in Lincoln Square

A WGN-TV video editor and producer was roughly detained by two Border Patrol agents on Friday morning during a highly visible rush hour enforcement action in Lincoln Square.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 4d

With a military invasion of #Chicago taking place it's hard to focus on research showing needs of our youth. Read my #Tutor #Mentor blog articles. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/04/usin...

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · 4d

We've forced other countries to accept US military bases on their territory. Now it looks like it's happening to us. Really sad state of affairs.

Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · 4d

We've all heard that there is no free lunch.

Well, guess what?

There is no free 747 either.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · Aug 14

I wrote about #networkBuilding in this #Tutor #Mentor post. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2025/08/mapp...

Who are all the people w/in a geographic area who are working to achieve this vision? My article focuses on mapping participation to strengthen work networks do.

This is a graphic created by Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present) and Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present). It emphasizes the 12 years it takes for each child to grow from 1st grade through 12th grade and the need for school, and non-school, support, especially for kids in high poverty areas who have limited exposure to the many opportunities available to them.

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tutormentor @tutormentor.bsky.social · Aug 17

This article shows the four-part, information-based strategy launched in 1993 to get more people involved in helping ment-rich programs grow in high poverty areas, helping more K-12 kids move through school. tutormentor.blogspot.com/2024/08/adop...

These four steps can be applied in any place.

This graphic shows a concept map created by Tutor/Mentor Connection (1993-present) and Tutor/Mentor Institute, LLC (2011-present). The map shows four steps in an on-going information-based problem solving strategy intended to get more people involved in helping youth in high poverty areas move through school and into adult lives with jobs and careers that enable them to raise their own kids free of poverty.

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