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K-12:
Offering children tutoring and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, and ACT preparation. Offers three locations.
http://www.apluscenters.com/
Non-profit organization founded by community leaders, and contracted by Chicago Public Schools for management of the city's first contract school, The Chicago Academy, a teacher preparation program and northwest side K-8 school. Overview of programs, application, and the school.
http://www.ausl-chicago.org/
ASM provides after-school activities to Chicago youth, while simultaneously preparing them for the demands of the workplace. Includes programs in art, sports, technology, and writing. Features application form, and contacts.
http://www.asm.cps.k12.il.us
Ensemble of actors and educators that creates an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Offers creative writing workshops, children's programs, and contact information.
http://www.barrelofmonkeys.org/
An online science resource for K-8 teachers. Includes membership information, programs and services, lesson plans, and contacts.
http://www.caosclub.org/
Law-related education program for elementary and secondary schools. Helps schools foster critical thinking skills and responsible civic action in students. Programs and events, publications, newsletters, and calendar provided. Available in français and español.
http://www.crfc.org/
A service organization that is committed to serving children in the inner-city. Includes details of its programs for urban youth education, and its efforts to recruit, train and support mid-career and retired professionals in becoming teachers.
http://www.ictc-chicago.org/
Non-profit organization promoting creative writing, literacy and literature among the city's urban youth, by using unique teaching opportunities and performance.
http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org/
