LEARN Charter School Network is a high performing network of college preparatory, tuition-free public elementary and middle schools that serve Chicago.
LEARN's educational program is guided by the following five Core Values that define and shape the culture and environment at all LEARN school:
1. Culture of Respect
2. High Expectations
3. Safe and Nurturing Environment
4. Focus on the Whole Child
5. Family Involvement
01/23/2025
Join us at an upcoming open house to explore how LEARN provides a safe, nurturing, and high-quality education at our free public charter school. LEARN Hunter Perkins Open House: Monday, January 27 at 9 am or 5 pm. 1700 W 83rd Street, Chicago, IL 60620.
02/26/2024
Providing culturally relevant curriculum is a cornerstone of the LEARN Hunter Perkins’ experience. Check out our eighth grade scholars and the 8th annual Blacks in Wax living wax museum on Good Morning Chicago!
LEARN Hunter Perkins students pay homage to Black icons Teachers on the South Side are getting creative with their lessons this Black History Month. FOX 32's Anita Blanton visits their showcase commemorating the cultural and historical impact of Black Americans in the past and present day.
02/10/2024
We are grateful to the ten alumni of LEARN Hunter Perkins, ranging from current Seniors to Freshmen in high school, who shared their experiences and insights about being a high school student. Thank you to High School Placement Counselor Ms. Horton for organizing this experience for our 7th and 8th grade scholars.
We are grateful that our scholars of the past are paying it forward to our future high schoolers!
01/17/2024
At LEARN, our scholars enter a supportive environment, where they are given the tools they need to succeed by caring teachers and staff.
"LEARN does a really good job at picking the right teachers and educators in the classroom," says a LEARN alumnus, "they aren't just teachers; they become family."
Join the LEARN community in the 2024-25 school year! Apply today: bit.ly/3FVt6uO
01/15/2024
Due to the extreme cold, LEARN Hunter Perkins will be closed on Tuesday, January 16th. Please stay safe and warm!
01/15/2024
As a reminder, LEARN follows the local district for school closures due to weather. If the district schools close, open late, or close early, LEARN schools will do the same. For Chicago schools, we follow CPS. For the Schreiber Campus in Waukegan, we follow CUSD #60. For North Chicago schools, we follow District #187. For LEARN D.C., we follow DCPS.
01/11/2024
As a reminder, LEARN follows the district for school closures due to extreme weather. If the district schools close, open late, or close early, LEARN schools will do the same. If there are no changes communicated by the district, we will open on time and operate the full day. Please tune in to your local news station for updates.
LEARN Hunter Perkins was glad to host author Margie Wings who shared her poetic journey "In the Blink of an Eye" with our first grade scholars. Thank you Margie for the fun activities and kindness you showed all of our learners!
You can read more about her published work here: https://www.limelightpublishing.com/blogs/book-gallery/in-the-blink-of-an-eye-by-margie-wings
12/06/2023
At LEARN, we believe future college achievement begins with a safe, nurturing early education.
Put your child on the pathway to success today—applications for 2024-25 are open! bit.ly/3FVt6uO
11/29/2023
Families often remark that joining LEARN was the best educational decision they've ever made for their children. Join the chorus of happy families—applications are open for Fall 2024: bit.ly/3FVt6uO
11/15/2023
Now’s the time to apply for next school year! Get started today: bit.ly/3FVt6uO
11/08/2023
Apply today! Now accepting applications for Fall 2024.
LEARN prepares scholars for top-tier high schools and college success. Free, public and open to all! Apply now at www.learncharter.org/enroll.