Welcome

Do you or someone you know face hurdles to completing high school or gaining marketable skills the “normal” way?  Are they 16-24 or older?   If so, you may be on the right track with Prologue.    

Prologue exists because of young people who could not succeed in the public school system, yet refused to give up and accept lives of dependency.  They demanded a place where they could be safe.  They wanted to experience open learning environments that encourage self-determination, individuality, creativity, change, and community responsibility.

And so, in 1973, we opened the doors to our first alternative high school, Prologue Early College in Uptown Chicago, followed by Charles Hamilton Houston and Winnie Mandela Intergenerational on the South Side.  Community-based programs at our A. Phillip Randolph Adult Learning Center and other sites offer comprehensive resources to a range of age groups. 

"Prologue At A Glance" may help you decide which of our schools or Community Based Programs might “fit” the person you have in mind.  This site will also introduce you to some of the people who have inspired us with their courage to transform obstacles into opportunity and succeed at their own drumbeat.  Each brings meaning to our vision of “alternative,” represents the achievement possible through our methods and reminds us every day why our mission matters.