The Chicago Journalism, Art and Media Project helps educators gain access to the technology they need to better integrate journalism and media making into learning. This site provides support, information and materials to those interested in promoting the use of media with young people (for news gathering, interviewing, documentary, community exploration, etc.) both in schools and community-based settings.

We are proud to announce the 2012 C-JAM Project awards! Over $40,000 of media equipment grants will be awarded to 35 Chicago schools and nonprofits this year. Equipment package grants are intended to further Chicago-area educators’ use of media with young people (for news gathering, interviewing, documentary, community exploration, etc.) both in schools and community-based settings. 

C-JAM Educator Equipment Fund 2012 Awardees

Prosser Career Academy
John F Kennedy HS
Smart TV Stars
Arthur A. Libby, Chicago Public Schools
Mark Sheridan Math and Science Academy
STEM Magnet Academy
Simpson Academy For Young Women
Augustus H. Burley Elementary School
Ada S Mckinley Alternative School
Lake View Academy
Evergreen Academy Middle School
Community Film Workshop of Chicago
Jackie Robinson
Garfield Humboldt Network - Chicago Public Schools
True Star Foundaton
Claremont Academy
Arthur E. Canty
Madero Middle School
Haines School
Tarkington School of Excellence
After School Matters
James G. Blaine Elementary
Ariel Community Academy
TiZ Media Foundation
Paul Cuffe Math Science & Technology Academy
Yollocalli Arts Reach - National Museum of Mexican Art
Miles Davis Magnet Academy
Thomas J. Waters Elementary School
Precious Blood Ministry of Reconciliation
Clara Barton Elementary School
Mitchell Elementary
Free Spirit Media
Mt Vernon Elementary School
BYNC/ The Gate Newspaper
Aurora University