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IJLA is a restorative learning community that engages students, through praxis, to strive for self-actualization. With our innovative approach, we prepare ALL students for college and career success empowering the next generation of revolutionary scholars. We invigorate hope and restore students’ hearts and minds to reclaim their education, graduate, and transform into agents of change.

Calendar

Feb 18

Do your taxes with Val and Zoe!

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

Feb 17

Investing in the Stock Market 101 Workshop

Time: 12 PM – 1 PM

Feb 17

Night Owl Tutoring

Time: 9 PM – 11 PM

Feb 16

Virtual classes resume on Tuesday 2/16

Feb 15

No classes on President's Day (A National Holiday)

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News & Announcements

English Teacher Fabiana Casas Published in Fight Back News

In this article Fabiana details IJLA's unique response to distance learning during the pandemic.

IJLA Students Continue to Push Toward Chicago History Museum Exhibit Focused on Latino History

Students at Instituto Justice and Leadership Academy created an advisory committee for the exhibit, which could take three years before it opens to the public.

English Learner Teacher Val Vargas Promotes the 2020 Census

Val, IJLA's EL Teacher, partnered with the CTU and Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights to promote the 2020 Census to make sure our community counts!

Samira Rivera Won The Princeton University Prize in Race Relations

IJLA student Sami Rivera won this prestigious honor for her work on the campaign to create a permanent Latinx exhibit at the Chicago History Museum.

IJLA Students Launch Dialogue After Taking Issue With Lack Of Latinx Representation At Chicago History Museum

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Small Class Sizes
Social Justice Curriculum
Paid Work-Based Learning Opportunities
Post-Secondary Counseling

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