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Elmhurst History Project

School: Jefferson Elementary School, Elmhurst, IL

Nominated by: Nicolette Vaillancourt, LRC Director

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Program Summary:

The Elmhurst History Project focused on local history while incorporating several disciplines: art, technology, oral and written communication, and research skills. It was the product of collaboration between the school librarians and second grade teachers, where students were encouraged to research and explore the history of their local community, then work with their classmates to create a variety of presentations including written reports, a mural and a podcast.

Program Images

Collage of Elmhurst College Collage of Elmhurst Fountain

Collage of Hill Cottage Collage of York Theater

from the award winner

Award Ceremony Images

^{Jaffarian Committee Chair Linda Ward-Callaghan presents Jaffarian Committee member Janice Ostrom, Nicolette Vaillancourt,}

_{2010 Jaffarian Award to Nicolette Vaillancourt and Linda Ward-Callaghan}

Press Release

• (6/23/10)