Jazz+and+Heritage+Foundation

= The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation =

__ Jazz Fest iReporters Project __
Students will attend Jazz Fest as iReporters on Thursday, May 5th. They will report on events, interview organizers, performers, and attendees using digital photography, video, Twitter, and Google Docs.

Follow the iReporters on twitter: http://twitter.com/jppssireporters

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Kerner Elementary School Marrero Academy
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More information about the JPPSS iReporters program: http://jppss-techneaux21s.wikispaces.com/iReporters

__ Treme Project __
Students will study the history and culture of the Treme neighborhood of New Orleans and will create a Google Page that will include video, photos, interviews, and podcasts. Students will visit the Treme neighborhood and visit the Jazz and Heritage Foundation office, the Backstreet Cultural Museum, and the New Orleans Museum of African American Art. This project will be the initial pilot project designed to build upon with multiple projects each year.

**School/Teacher**

West Jeff High School Rachel Morgan, 11th/12th grade social studies


 * Background Research Resources**
 * Haitian Revolution during the 1850s: Haiti's Influence on Antebellum American: Slumbering Volcano in the Caribbean, Alfred Hunt
 * Faubourg Treme: Untold Story of Black New Orleans: documentary by Lolis Eli,[| http://www.tremedoc.com/]
 * Congo Square: Internet research
 * Significant historical figures: Buddy Bolden, Don Marque, Lionel Ferbos, Mahalia Jackson

**Possible Interviews**
 * Nadia Bynum, Treme neighborhood
 * Glen David Andrews and Troy Andrews, musicians
 * Kermit Ruffins, musician
 * Wayne Baquet, owner of Little Dizzie's - Creole food and heritage
 * Lolis Elie, writer and filmmaker
 * John Hankins, New Orleans Jazz Orchestra
 * Wendell Pierce, actor
 * Terry Scott, Junebug Productions
 * Benny Jones, Treme Brass Band
 * Shamar Allen, musician
 * Sylvester Francis, Backstreet Cultural Museum
 * New Orleans Musician's Clinic


 * Student Products**

Google Site that will include:
 * map of Treme
 * Student research about the history of Treme
 * Interviews - video and written
 * Pre/Post Katrina information
 * Photos and captions of the walking tour (might include GPS coordinates)
 * Creole/Haitian heritage information
 * Music and the HBO series "Treme"
 * Architectural history

Contacts

 * Ellen Lyon, Technology Integration Specialist, JPPSS || ellen.lyon@jppss.k12.la.us ||
 * Betsy Almerico, Manager, Instructional Technology Integration, JPPSS || marybeth.almerico@jppss.k12.la.us ||
 * Sarah Rosedahl, Technology, JPPSS || srosedahl@yahoo.com ||
 * Scott Aiges, Director of Programs, Marketing and Communications Jazz and Heritage Foundation || saiges@jazzandheritage.org ||