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» A+ Education Centers
   Offering children tutoring and supplemental instruction in reading, writing, mathematics, study skills, and ACT preparation. Offers three locations.
   http://www.apluscenters.com/

» Academy for Urban School Leadership (AUSL)
   Non-profit organization founded by community leaders, and contracted by Chicago Public Schools for management of the city's first contract school, The Chicago Academy, a teacher preparation program and northwest side K-8 school. Overview of programs, appl
   http://www.ausl-chicago.org/

» Barrel of Monkeys
   Ensemble of actors and educators that creates an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Offers creative writing workshops, children's programs, and contact information.
   http://www.barrelofmonkeys.org/

» Constitutional Rights Foundation Chicago
   Law-related education program for elementary and secondary schools. Helps schools foster critical thinking skills and responsible civic action in students. Programs and events, publications, newsletters, and calendar provided. [French and Spanish]
   http://www.crfc.org/

» Inner-City Teaching Corps (ICTC)
   A service organization that is committed to serving children in the inner-city. Includes details of its programs for urban youth education, and its efforts to recruit, train and support mid-career and retired professionals in becoming teachers.
   http://www.ictc-chicago.org/

» Young Chicago Authors
   Non-profit organization promoting creative writing, literacy and literature among the city's urban youth, by using unique teaching opportunities and performance.
   http://www.youngchicagoauthors.org/