Chicago Learning Exchange
Primary and Secondary EducationIllinois, United States2-10 Employees
Chicago Learning Exchange (CLX) is a nonprofit intermediary based in Chicago, Illinois, that coordinates a network of more than 150 out-of-school time organizations and professionals. Its aim is to enable collaboration to build practitioner capacity, scale best practices, and address the systemic supports needed for OST youth programming. The organization serves youth-serving practitioners—mentors, administrators, coaches, librarians, civil servants, volunteers, and funders—who collectively work to ensure Chicago youth with the greatest need have access to high-quality OST opportunities. Positioned within the primary and secondary education landscape, CLX focuses on connecting and supporting OST providers to improve program quality and accessibility. In 2025, CLX announced its sixth Brother Mike Awards to recognize mentorship in Chicago's youth development community.