Students enrolled in Jordan PREP (PRe freshman Engineering Program) are spending the summer engaged in hands-on S.T.E.M. (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) projects. The six-week mathematics-based summer enrichment program gives middle school students with aptitude in S.T.E.M. the opportunity to code, construct roller coasters, program robots, take field trips into the community, and more, preparing them for success in STEM fields as they enter High School. 

The program runs for a minimum of three consecutive summers. Students who complete seven years in the program graduate with a degree from Salt Lake Community College in Engineering Drafting and Manufacturing Technology, weeks before their High School graduation.

Twenty educators selected as Jordan School District Teacher Fellows are spending their summer break deepening their teaching practices through a series of professional development training sessions. These dedicated teachers represent a diverse range of grade levels and subject areas and are participating in workshops focused on leadership, mentoring, and instructional strategies.

By engaging in summer learning, the fellows are preparing to serve as instructional leaders for JSD schools and departments. Their work will support classroom innovation, foster collaboration among colleagues, and ensure high-quality teaching throughout the District. This program reflects JSD’s commitment to investing in student success and the professional growth of educators.

Thank you to the participants and sponsors of the 2025 Jordan Education Foundation’s “Links to Schools Golf Classic” at Glenmoor Golf Club. Over 120 golfers hit the links in four-person scrambles on a picture-perfect Utah summer day to have some fun, mingle with friends, and raise money for a good cause! All proceeds from the event benefit Jordan Education Foundation’s Classroom Grants program, which provides classroom grants in support of educators and students. 

We are already looking forward to seeing everyone out on the course again on September 25 for Jordan Education Foundation’s Twilight Golf event! Learn more at jordaneducationfoundation.org.