Academy for Global Citizenship
The Academy for Global Citizenship is a Chicago Public Charter School, located on the underserved Southwest side of Chicago. Our innovative and holistic approach to education aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates our future generations. We are producing a replicable model for learning in the 21st century, including the construction of a net-positive energy campus.
Cultivate Collective x Academy for Global Citizenship Ribbon Cutting
Our Mission
AGC develops mindful leaders who take action both now and in the future to positively impact their communities and the world beyond.
Our Vision
AGC will ignite a movement to create a better world. We will transform our educational systems by being an incubator of innovation. Using a foundation of academic knowledge and global-mindedness each student will create a life of possibility and contribute to a more peaceful and just society.
AGC Roots
The Academy for Global Citizenship offers a relevant, engaging and challenging educational program for all children. Every child is held accountable for achieving rigorous academic standards. Our inquiry-based learning curriculum provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning through concept-driven units of study.
Students become environmentally and internationally minded by learning how their choices impact their community and ultimately the world. The Academy for Global Citizenship places an emphasis
Our Philosophy
The Academy for Global Citizenship offers a relevant, engaging and challenging educational program for all children. Every child is held accountable for achieving rigorous academic standards. Our inquiry-based learning curriculum provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning through concept-driven units of study. Students become environmentally and internationally minded by learning how their choices impact their community and ultimately the world.
The Academy for Global Citizenship places an emphasis on the total growth of the developing child by addressing social, physical, linguistic, emotional and cultural needs in addition to academic development. As a community of learners; professionals, families, and teachers work collaboratively to ensure the learning environment supports high achievement.
The Academy for Global Citizenship offers a relevant, engaging and challenging educational program for all children. Every child is held accountable for achieving rigorous academic standards. Our inquiry-based learning curriculum provides an opportunity for learners to construct meaning through concept-driven units of study. Students become environmentally and internationally minded by learning how their choices impact their community and ultimately the world.
Upcoming Events
Love Fridge Painting with Envision Community Services and Little Leaf Market
Join Cultivate Collective and the upcoming Little Leaf Market on Saturday, September 13 from 10am-3pm for a fun day of art! Get hands-on and help paint our Love Fridge, which serves food-insecure members of our community. Plus!, at our Creation Stations, local artists will invite the community to join in — inventing, making, and having fun with creative projects for all ages.
Saturday September 13
10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Academy for Global Citizenship and Little Leaf Market
Monthly Southwest Chicago Organizational Meeting
Please join us for our monthly meeting every 2nd Thursday of Chicago’s SW side organizations here at the Academy for Global Citizenship! All organizations are welcome to share upcoming events and announcements.
Thursday September 11
12:00 pm - 12:30 pm
Academy for Global Citizenship
Southwest Collective Community Bike Ride
Please join us for a 5-mile community bike ride through LeClaire Courts beginning at 8AM. We will start at the Academy of Global Citizenship and host a variety of vendors, raffles and games!
Saturday September 13
8:00 am - 10:00 am
Academy for Global Citizenship
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Program Partners
Academy for Global Citizenship
The Academy for Global Citizenship is a Chicago Public Charter School, located on the underserved Southwest side of Chicago. Their innovative and holistic approach to education aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates our future generations.
Esperanza Health Centers
Esperanza will manage and operate the on-site Federally Qualified Health Center that will serve as a community resource offering services to all regardless of insurance or status.
Smith Child Health Center Catalyst
Our research and evaluation partner that is focused on providing activation energy to advance community and population health.
Start Early
A leading expert in Early Childhood programming, Start Early will help close the learning gap within our Pre-K student population.
Urban Growers Collective
UGC will manage the on-site three-acre urban farm, orchards, learning barn and community gardens. UGC provides hands-on job training and create economic opportunity for youth, beginner BIPOC farmers, and men who are at high risk for gun violence.
