"You have to be curious, you have to be open, you have to expand your horizon, whether that’s going out of your city, going out of your neighborhood, trying a new restaurant, or just something that can boost your confidence. That’s the main point," said Kamerin Aiken, when asked what words of advice she would give A-Team Scholars about to graduate high school.

Aiken was the third highest earner from the A-Team Scholars Class of 2019, leaving the program with ~$2,240 to use towards her college tuition. Now entering her junior year at University of Memphis, Aiken is ready to use her internship experience and work ethic to become a leader. We sat down with the South Side-raised student to hear about life after A-Team. Click "Read More" to see the full story!

"My family is not from America. They're from Belize, my Mom came over here when she was in high school with my Grandmother. They always wanted that better life for us, so I just have that immigrant mentality of: try better..." said Christian Gordon, speaking on his motivation and commitment during his time in the A-Team Scholars program.

Gordon was the third highest earner back in 2018, leaving the program with a cumulative ~$3,225 in scholarship funding for college. Now entering his senior year at DePaul University, Gordon's drive for success has only gotten stronger. We sat down with the Englewood-raised student to hear about life after A-Team. Click "Read More" to see the full story!

On Monday, July 19th, the 2021 Summer S.T.E.A.M. Program culminated with a jam-packed day at Lincoln Park Zoo. Students from Jordan Community Elementary School, Sherman School of Excellence, Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary, and William H. Brown Elementary School were transported from their schools to the Zoo in the morning.

Learn more about Zoo Day and see more photos below! (Click "Read More")

On Friday, July 16th, the James R. Jordan Foundation finished the first week of our annual Summer S.T.E.A.M. program in partnership with Northwestern University! Throughout the week, CPS students from our four partner schools were transported to Northwestern's campus to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through projects, interactive presentations, lab tours, and more!

Check out pictures and watch our recap video below (click 'Read more")

On Monday, July 12th, the James R. Jordan Foundation kicked off its annual Summer S.T.E.A.M. program in partnership with Northwestern University! Throughout the week, CPS students from our four partner schools are being transported to Northwestern's campus to learn about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics through projects, interactive presentations, lab tours, and more!

​Learn more about the program and check out pictures from Monday's session below (click 'Read more")

​On behalf of the James R. Jordan Foundation and the Board of Directors, we'd like to congratulate to the A-Team 2020 and 2021 High School Graduates.
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​On Friday, June 21st, Sherman School of Excellence held a graduation ceremony for their Class of 2021 graduates. The James R. Jordan Foundation is so proud of all the hard work the students, teachers, and parents put in throughout the school year leading up to this moment! We attended the event and captured some pictures to remember this pivotal day.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! (Click "Read More" to view photos)

On Friday, June 18th, William H. Brown held a graduation ceremony for their Class of 2021 graduates. The James R. Jordan Foundation is so proud of all the hard work the students, teachers, and parents put in throughout the school year leading up to this moment! We attended the event and captured some pictures to remember this pivotal day.

Congratulations to the Class of 2021! (Click "Read More" to view photos)

​The inaugural Street Code Jam Fest, hosted by the Center for Creative Entrepreneurship at 2112 Chicago celebrated the talent, creativity, and culture of young people working at the intersection of music and computer code. The ​James R. Jordan Foundation was a proud community partner for the event.