Community Connections
Andrew Davis, Crescent Valley High School, Corvallis, OR
At-risk eighth grade students immerse in project-based summer
experiences which blend counseling services, and rigorous and relevant courses
to help students create projects such as poetry put to music, a play performed
in French, and a photography exhibit.
Quilting Across the Curriculum
Meggan Stordahl, Jackson Hole High School, Jackson, WY
Students learn textile arts and work with K-12 classrooms throughout
the District in an effort to encourage teachers to use quilts as a medium
for exploring themes in the curriculum.
Kalo Inc.
Ku Kahakalau, Kanu o ka 'Aina School, Kamuela, HI
Students run a multimedia production business to produce saleable
products relating to Native Hawaiian language, culture, and traditions using
cutting edge media tools.
Redesigning the Commons
Deena Zarlin, Mendocino High School, Mendocino, CA
Students work with teachers, administrators, and community members
on all aspects of designing, planning and constructing a new commons area
for the school.
The Amazing Adventures of Kennewick Man
Roger Nieboer, Nay Ah Shing, Onamia, MN
Students research and produce a comic book that is a vehicle
for exploring complex issues related to historical "truth" and cultural
pride.