Author: Sydney Croasmun

Facilitator: Allison Bravo

Course: United States History, Upper School

Project Summary: Learners were asked to look at a contemporary issue and connect to the past. This learner chose to explore photojournalism in portraying major events and how that influences public opinion and historical perspective. The learner was able to combine her passion of photography and journalism with a breadth study of history.

A Visual History Project

Author: Various Artists

Facilitator: Erin Jones

Course: Photography 1 & 2, Digital Illustration, Intro To Animation, Exploring Visual Art, Upper School

Project Summary: In these samplings of typical Class Project Portfolios, learners showcase their artwork demonstrating understanding of the elements and principles of art for personal expression and the mastery of various mediums employed in their creation.

iLEAD Online Art Gallery

Author: Criminal Justice Class

Facilitator: Katie Soto

Course: Criminal Justice

Project Summary:

In our Criminal Justice course, learners spent several weeks learning about wrongful convictions and how it happens by studying the real cases of exonerees whose cases were taken on by the Innocence Project. After gaining perspective on eye-witness testimony, interrogations, and court representation, the learners took on the task of preparing a Writ of Innocence to present in mock court. They worked a case the same way the Innocence Project does from selection, identifying and requesting evidence, and going before a court to present their case for exoneration.

It was incredible to hear the first hand stories of wrongful conviction when exonerees Jeffrey Deskovic and Anthony DiPippo visited SCVi on their way to the Innocence Project Convention in San Diego. The Criminal Justice learners had studied Jeffrey's case in class, and were thrilled to meet him.

For more information about Jeffrey Deskovic visit: http://www.thejeffreydeskovicfoundationforjustice.org/

For more information about the Innocence Project visit: https://www.innocenceproject.org

Author: Notlim Taylor

Facilitator: Emilie Evenson

Course: Biology

Project Summary: Teen Health Magazine Project

Project Summary: Five iLEAD Online learners participated in the Directing Change Film Contest in the spring of 2021. They researched, wrote, directed, and created their own public service announcements to make a difference in the lives of their peers. The contest is part of Each Mind Matters: California's Mental Health Movement and statewide efforts to prevent suicide, reduce stigma and discrimination related to mental illness, and to promote the mental health and wellness of learners. Each submission was entered into a state competition and featured in a public film festival with the opportunity to win scholarships and prizes. We are so proud of each of our iLEAD contestants. Here are their films! For more information, visit directingchangeca.org.