Jelly Roll exudes passion when talking about his role in making JDEC a reality.

WATCH [JDEC mention begins at 6:41] In an October 6, 2024 Sunday Sitdown, rapper-turned-country star Jelly Roll joins Willie Geist for a conversation about his new album “Beautifully Broken” and his long road to success and redemption from his troubled past. Jelly Roll reflects on the time he spent in prison and how he later turned […]

JDEC Welcomes Tim Queener

he JDEC would like to welcome Tim Queener. Tim Queener comes to JDEC with nearly 30 years of experience working with youth and young adults. He believes that many youth today need guidance and direction in relation to career goals that are not available to them in the current school system. Those not bound for […]

ToolBank Cincinnati Provides Tools for First Cohort

To provide the best opportunity for students, the Judge Dinkins Educational Center is using the PACT curriculum provided by the Home Builders Institute. There were many reasons for choosing the HBI’s high school curriculum. The primary being the tactile nature of the PACT lesson plans. Students will have the opportunity to learn with their hands. […]

Donors Allow the JDEC to Construct Hope and Opportunity

The JDEC is overwhelmed with gratitude as we prepare to open our doors on June 10. There are several recent donors whose generosity is helping secure the long term success of the program. The students being served need an array of services, including short term and long term support. Donations help secure curricular needs such […]