Academy For Global Citizenship is a Chicago public charter school serving early childhood through middle school with an inquiry‑based, nature‑centered curriculum that emphasizes dual‑language learning and International Baccalaureate frameworks.
Academy For Global Citizenship (AGC) is a K–8 public charter school with an early childhood program. Instruction emphasizes experiential, place‑based learning, bilingual education in English and Spanish, and development of social‑emotional skills alongside academic study.
Learning is organized around multi‑age villages and IB‑aligned programs that combine inquiry, project work, and outdoor exploration. Key program elements include a dual‑language model, Primary Years Program (Grades K-5), the Middle Years Program (designed for students aged 11 to 16), and after‑school/extended learning opportunities. Instruction integrates sustainability, wellness, and community engagement into daily lessons.
Wellness practices are built into the school day, including mindfulness and movement. The school operates a plant‑forward school food program that centers fresh, minimally processed ingredients and integrates food education with gardening and kitchen experiences.
A dual‑language, Reggio‑inspired early childhood program combining hands‑on, nature‑centered experiences with foundational literacy and social‑emotional development.
An IB‑aligned program for elementary grades that uses transdisciplinary units of inquiry, workshop models, and multi‑age village structures to develop inquiry and executive‑function skills.
A middle‑school program organized by subject areas that emphasizes interdisciplinary study, increased student agency, and design/sustainability coursework.
A two‑way immersion program in English and Spanish designed to develop bilingualism and biliteracy across grades.
After‑school and expanded‑learning opportunities driven by community needs that support academic and enrichment goals.
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