Academy for Global Citizenship

Academy for Global Citizenship AGC's innovative and holistic approach to education aims to foster systemic change and inspire the way society educates our future generations.
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The Academy for Global Citizenship’s mission is to empower students to positively impact their community and world beyond. Rigorous academic expectations lie at the heart of achieving this mission. As an International Baccalaureate school, AGC employs an inquiry-based curriculum that challenges each learner to construct personal meaning from concept-driven units of study. Moreover, AGC teachers de

sign lessons and activities that prepare students to be environmentally and internationally minded by examining how their choices impact their community and the world. An AGC education also extends beyond the classroom. Organic, nutritionally balance meals, daily yoga, wellness instruction and ecologically sustainable practices throughout the school encourage learners to develop healthy and sustainable lifestyles for themselves. Ultimately, the Academy for Global Citizenship engages the whole child in an enriching educational community focused on fostering academic excellence, international awareness and environmental stewardship.

The spaces we inhabit shape who we become. From schools to public parks, it’s clear that our surroundings impact how we ...
06/05/2026

The spaces we inhabit shape who we become.

From schools to public parks, it’s clear that our surroundings impact how we learn, gather, and grow.

We also believe in the power of designing better places that nurture healthier communities. That’s why AGC’s model and campus reflects the nature of our interconnected world. 🌎

If you want to change your environment, start by paying attention to what already surrounds you—and choosing to care for it with intention.

There’s an entire community craving more connection to the natural world—and they're gathering at AGC this June! ☀️We’re...
06/02/2026

There’s an entire community craving more connection to the natural world—and they're gathering at AGC this June! ☀️

We’re excited to welcome the 2026 Green Teacher Gathering on Wednesday, June 24, a one-day professional development experience designed to Reconnect, Restore, and Revolutionize educators and activists across Chicago.

This event will help you recenter nature in your practice and offer an inspiring path forward, with invaluable workshops focused on outdoor exploration, garden education, climate justice, and community building. 🌱

Learn more and register to join us: https://www.chicagowilderness.org/page/GreenTeacherGathering2026

If you know a colleague who would love to participate, share this post with them!

Sunrise to sunset, our Chicago campus is alive with moments that reconnect students, families, and neighbors with the na...
05/28/2026

Sunrise to sunset, our Chicago campus is alive with moments that reconnect students, families, and neighbors with the natural world. 🌱

From our geodesic domes to our garden beds, every inch of this campus was designed with one intention: that beauty, sustainability, and community belong here. 🌎

What's your favorite spot on campus?

Teachers deserve more TLC. That’s why we’re planning a one-of-a-kind Wellness Summit for educators this year, right here...
05/27/2026

Teachers deserve more TLC. That’s why we’re planning a one-of-a-kind Wellness Summit for educators this year, right here on our Chicago campus. 🫶

Rooted in our Wellness Wheel, this full-day experience will feature immersive opportunities to restore your mind, body, and spirit while strengthening your connection to your practice, your peers, and the planet we all call home. 🌎

🌿 Educators: What would make this event meaningful and joyful for you?

Take 5 minutes to tell us in this short survey by Friday, June 5: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfak_Vre_BDUcp3oYATlaO-q7JTHgQQ1vXIPbkGGGmxgNpyvw/viewform

You can't tend to a child's inner world without first tending to your own. 🌿At AGC, health has always been holistic. Eve...
05/22/2026

You can't tend to a child's inner world without first tending to your own. 🌿

At AGC, health has always been holistic. Every day, we see how our minds, bodies, spirits, relationships, and environments are deeply connected.

Wellness continues to be one of the most sustainable ways to nurture healthier futures for our children, our communities, and our planet.

Whatever you're growing through, we hope you take a moment to notice the flowers blooming around you—and within you. 🌸

AGC is honored to be awarded Community Changemaker by the Food Health Network for our continued work in the intersection...
05/20/2026

AGC is honored to be awarded Community Changemaker by the Food Health Network for our continued work in the intersections of wellness, education, and collective care. 🩵

Food is a source of fuel, nourishment, and connection. Our work is also proof that food everywhere can be sustainable, culturally relevant, and a powerful act of advocacy.

We are proud to share this important recognition with our incredible Chicago community. Because of you, we can continue growing our Nourish the Neighborhood initiative, one child and community member at a time. 🌱

After months of planning, community building, and hands-on collaboration, our Environmental Learning Zones are now alive...
05/18/2026

After months of planning, community building, and hands-on collaboration, our Environmental Learning Zones are now alive with student exploration at the Academy for Global Citizenship! 🎉

From meditation mazes to mud kitchens, our Chicago students and staff helped build these interactive outdoor spaces to support their wonder, wellness, and environmental education even more than before on our sustainable campus. 🌱

Curious about how these spaces come to life? Follow along to discover something new every season!

This is the school we all wish we had growing up. From environmental stewardship to dual language learning, students at ...
05/12/2026

This is the school we all wish we had growing up.

From environmental stewardship to dual language learning, students at the Academy for Global Citizenship are cultivating the holistic skills they need to thrive in our rapidly changing world.

Wellness, sustainability, and curiosity shape how we learn and lead, because every child deserves an education as bold as the future they'll help create.

🌱 Learn more about AGC's approach and impact here: https://agcchicago.org/our-model/the-agc-way

Being the change you wish to see becomes second nature with leaders like these. 💚Whether it’s on our Chicago campus or a...
05/08/2026

Being the change you wish to see becomes second nature with leaders like these. 💚

Whether it’s on our Chicago campus or across the globe, our AGC educators make a world of a difference in how our students take care of the planet and each other.

Thank you for modeling mindful learning and leadership of The AGC Way. Hope is alive and thriving because of you! 🌱

05/05/2026

We are beyond grateful to have welcomed the incredible musicians of Soul Latina to AGC for our inaugural Musical Monday celebration! 🎶

Soul Latina is an electrifying Latina-led ensemble bringing audiences the vibrant rhythms of salsa, merengue, rumba, and romantic Latin ballads while celebrating the rich musical traditions of Latin America and the profound influence of the African diaspora on contemporary music. Representing cultures and traditions from Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Mexico, Brazil, and beyond, their music invites communities to connect across generations through joy, movement, and song.

Thank you to members Sonia Oyola, Diana Mosquera, Jess Anzaldúa, Narda Martinez, and Luciano Antonio for helping us launch Musical Mondays with so much joy! 💃🏽

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Estamos profundamente agradecidos de haber recibido a las increíbles músicas de Soul Latina en AGC para nuestra celebración inaugural de Lunes Musicales. 🎶

Soul Latina es un electrizante ensamble liderado por mujeres latinas que comparte con el público los vibrantes ritmos de la salsa, el merengue, la rumba y las baladas románticas latinas, mientras celebra las ricas tradiciones musicales de América Latina y la profunda influencia de la diáspora africana en la música contemporánea. Representando culturas y tradiciones de Colombia, Puerto Rico, Cuba, México, Brasil y más allá, su música invita a las comunidades a conectarse entre generaciones a través de la alegría, el movimiento y el canto.

¡Gracias a Sonia Oyola, Diana Mosquera, Jess Anzaldúa, Narda Martinez y Luciano Antonio por ayudarnos a lanzar Lunes Musicales con tanta alegría! 💃🏽

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