Urban Gateways is the lead partner in five Community Schools and is an approved Community Schools Service Provider.
Also called 21st century Learning Centers, Community Schools function as the academic, cultural and civic hubs of their communities.
Urban Gateways Community Schools
- EPIC Academy Charter High School
- Greeley Elementary School - Lakeview
- Sherman School of Excellence - Englewood
- Owens Community Academy - West Pullman
- Mitchell Elementary School - Ukrainian Village
- Little Village Academy - South Lawndale
- South Shore Fine Arts Academy - South Shore
- Whittier Elementary School - Lower West Side
In our role as lead partner, Urban Gateways collaborates with school administration and instructional staff, parent groups, community members, and the student body to develop programs and services that address quality education, youth and community development, and family and community engagement.
Together we transform the traditional school into a center for lifelong learning by providing programming before and after school as well as on the weekend; programs include academic enrichment activities, artist-in-residence programs, adult continuing education, and health and wellness workshops.
For more information, please contact Urban Gateways Community Programs Manager Scott Boscapomi at sboscapomi@urbangateways.org.