Blog Posts

Robert Nathaniel Dett Class of 2021 Graduation Photos

6/18/2021

On Friday, June 18th, Robert Nathaniel Dett Elementary School 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)

Celebrating Creativity, Computation, and Culture: Street Code Jam Fest

6/12/2021

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.

Thanking Mothers All Month Long

6/10/2021

The James R. Jordan Foundation is excited to share updates from our Visions for Families program. The Visions for Families' objective is to strengthen the ties between school and home, understanding that education is a holistic process.

Full STEAM Ahead! Combining Music Creation With Coding

5/27/2021

The James R. Jordan Foundation is excited to share updates from our S.T.E.A.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, Mathematics) program.

How to Increase Reading Skills for CPS Students

5/13/2021

Throughout May and June, the James R. Jordan Foundation is sharing stories of growth and success to promote our Sunshine for Students fundraising campaign. This week we're sharing stories and updates from our Read with Me! program. Learn more about the program below:

Announcing the Sunshine for Students Fundraiser

4/27/2021

The inaugural Sunshine for Students Fundraiser was created to establish a brighter future for students and their families. We are inviting members of our community to contribute to our campaign directly or in memoriam of a loved one to support the James R. Jordan Foundation’s FY2021 programs and initiatives.