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#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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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
- October 19, 2016|
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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 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! …

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 …

On March 17th, Alain Locke held its very first 7/8 Grade History Fair. The presentations were impressive and informative. You could tell that students learned a lot from the experience.

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 …

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
- December 22, 2015|
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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 …
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