Blog and Media

The news was shared moments before AGC 8th graders crossed the stage at the school’s 2026 graduation ceremony on the city’s Southwest Side

The award recognizes AGC’s momentum and impact as it works to Nourish the Neighborhood

The Henry Ford shares how AGC's sustainable school food model is nourishing students and transforming school food systems nationwide

Illinois Green Alliance spotlights AGC's award-winning model and net-positive facility in Chicago as a pioneer in sustainable design

Chicago Region Food System Fund's investment in urban agriculture will strengthen food justice efforts across Southwest Chicago

Academy for Global Citizenship earns another achievement as the Greenest Building in Chicago

Here are three ways to support equitable access to fresh, nutritious food for your Chicago neighbors in need right now

Practical tools for educators to transform school into a more sustainable and powerful experience for students and staff

AGC's Berenice Salas is showing students on Chicago's southwest side how to embrace their roots and build a sustainable future

Local apples, tomatoes, tofu and more are showing up on school lunch menus thanks to the combined efforts of school nutrition teams

Proof that Global Citizenship and the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) can be integrated into education—with AGC as an inspiring case study

How the AGC founder's bike ride to the Board of Education reimagined the future of school with sustainability at the center