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Applications Now Open for Chicago High School Teens Seeking Opportunities with After School Matters®
May 3, 2019
13,000 program opportunities available to Chicago teens this summer CHICAGO—After School Matters® is now accepting teen applications for its summe... More ›
College Visits and Cow Farms: Q&A with a Teen
April 17, 2019
On April 11, After School Matters Urban Agriculture & Entrepreneurship program (a program that teaches teens about the business of urban agricultu... More ›
2019 Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle!
April 5, 2019
Everyone can make a difference! It's no easy feat waking up early on a Sunday and running in the cold but our AMAZING TEAM did just that! 30 TEA... More ›
Prioritizing the Next Generation: An Open Letter to Our Next Mayor
April 1, 2019
As we approach the end of this mayoral election, it’s tough to think beyond the polls, the final interviews, and the constituent handshakes in... More ›
After School Matters Hosts the Second Annual Instructor Forum
February 12, 2019
On Friday, February 1, After School Matters held our second annual Instructor Forum at Northeastern Illinois University. Nearly 300 of our independent... More ›
After School Matters welcomes Steven Berry as new Chief Development Officer
January 15, 2019
After School Matters is excited to announce Steven Berry as our new Chief Development Officer. Steven comes to us after serving as Vice President ... More ›
African dance is deeply rooted in gifted young performer Aviwe DuBois.
December 20, 2018
By: Catey Sullivan Chicago Sun-Times When you talk about African dance, you’re talking about dozens of countries and thousands of cul... More ›
Chicago Scene: Unique gift ideas from After School Matters’ teen artists.
December 20, 2018
After School Matters Instructor Honey Crawford and Assistant Manager of the Gift Shop Stephanie Rivera visit WGN. Click here to view the segment.
Mary Ellen talks with Chicago Woman Magazine
December 20, 2018
By: Whitney Reynolds Chicago Woman Magazine What's happening with After School Matters this Winter/Spring? This coming spring, After School... More ›
A Conversation with Common: Activism in the Age of Polarization
December 20, 2018
On Thursday, September 13, Mary Ellen participated in a panel discussion with Chicago Public Schools CEO Janice Jackson and Common about activism an... More ›
Upcoming Events See all >
Millennium Park Chase Promenade North
June 26, 2019
Every Wednesday from June 26 - August 7* 12:00 - 1pm See Creative youth developing their talents in a variety of programs including furniture paint... More ›
Daley Plaza Performances
July 11, 2019
Every Thursday from July 11 - July 25, 12:00 -1:00pm Celebrate the summer with our performing arts teens at Daley Plaza!
