Alain Locke Highlighted by Achievement Network
What’s the secret to our success? It’s all about data! Alain Locke was highlighted by nonprofit Achievement Network for our use of data to develop teaching and boost student learning. …
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Alain Locke Charter School Choir Performed at SWC Technology Partners and Oakbrook Microsoft Store
The Alain Locke Charter School choir loved performing at SWC Technology Partners and the Oakbrook Microsoft Store, serenading and playing instruments for staff and customers – and santa! The students all enjoyed …
Alain Locke to Participate in #GivingTuesday on 11/29
#GivingTuesday is a special call to action to create a global day of giving that brings diverse organizations and communities around the world together to give back. This year, Alain …
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Join the Literacy for All Effort Today: Give Kids the Gift of Reading
Alain Locke currently only has about 200 books per classroom. We need that number to be 600 or more. So if you love to read, and you think every kid …
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New Video – Alain Locke Charter School
In 1999, Alain Locke opened its doors to provide a world-class education for children on the West Side of Chicago. Today, it’s the #1 performing charter elementary school in Chicago. Watch …
Alain Locke Rated One of TOP 5 CHARTER SCHOOLS
Alain Locke was featured in Chicago Magazine (September 2016 issue) as one of the top 5 charter elementary schools in Chicago. Congratulations to the staff, students and parents of Alain Locke! …
Alain Locke's 5th Annual Music Showcase
On May 26, 2016 Alain Locke Charter School held its 5th Annual Music Showcase, celebrating all the musical accomplishments by the talented All-Stars of Alain Locke. At a time when …
Apply for the Alain Locke Scholarship today
Alain Locke Charter School is now accepting applications from alumni for the Alain Locke Scholarship, which awards scholarships for college and other post-secondary education programs. To apply, you must be …
Celebrating African American History Month
On February 25th, Alain Locke had a school-wide event to celebrate Chicago’s own during African American History Month. Each grade at the school showed off their talents by doing a …
Making the Holidays Merry and Bright
Recently, students at Alain Locke Charter School were greeted by some friendly stuffed bears—and just in time for the holidays! It’s an annual tradition thanks to the generosity of Alain …