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See a Day in the Life of Executive Director Imran Khan DITLO

October 30, 31
Psalm One Rhyme School workshop.

November 6
ARU audio recording workshop.

November 14
Writers of the Round Table workshop.

November 20
EMBARC goes to Gravity Tank.

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what is embarc ?

embarc is the nation’s only teacher-driven organization that achieves student academic success through systematic, long-term social and cultural exposure.

embarc immerses Chicago Public High School students in exploratory learning by partnering with businesses and cultural institutions throughout the city.

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how does embarc help ?

The program provides isolated students with a broad range of experiences, workshops and seminars in the realms of arts, fine dining, business and the outdoors. Previous trips include: high ropes courses at Iron Oaks; Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater; MK Restaurant; the Joffrey Ballet; The Gage; Broadway in Chicago; Surge for Water; Google; Nokia; and Spudnik Press.

why is embarc so vital ?

• 67% of our students have never been to a grocery store.
• 92% will be the first in their family to attend and graduate from college.
• 94% know someone killed by gun violence.

what are the results ?

• 89% attendance rate!
• 97% graduation rate!