Because AALC is part of the public school system, tuition is not charged to any student desiring to attend.
In the fall of 2021, Eastern Michigan University (EMU) announced that it would not renew AALC's charter, which was scheduled to expire in the summer of 2022, citing a steep drop in enrollment and other concerns.
[5] The mission of Ann Arbor Learning Community is to nurture independent learners as they acquire the tools they need to shape an environmentally and socially responsible future.
Furthermore, in a supportive, student-centered community that appreciates uniqueness, AALC helps students develop a strong sense of self and a lifetime love of learning.
The school fosters the development of essential life skills and core academic knowledge through small, multi-aged classrooms that honor the learning and creative strengths of each student.