TARGET 3 – "Flexible Learning Environments FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all." ACTION STEP - "Make relevant and authentic problems become the focus of connected learning." How do we evaluate the … Continue reading GEMS 8th Graders Develop Digital Literacy
FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
Tomorrow is Vermont Outstanding Teacher Day! This marks the 32nd year that the University of Vermont has honored outstanding teachers from schools throughout our State. This year, the two educators from FWSU to be recognized are Jensen Welch (BFA) and Emily DiGiulio (FES). Each of these fine teachers exemplify one or more of the five standards for Vermont educators – Learning, Professional … Continue reading FES Educator Emily DiGiulio Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
BFA Educator Jensen Welch Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
This Wednesday (October 17th) is Vermont Outstanding Teacher Day! This marks the 32nd year that the University of Vermont has honored outstanding teachers from schools throughout our State. This year, the two educators from FWSU to be recognized are Jensen Welch (BFA) and Emily DiGiulio (FES). Each of these fine teachers exemplify one or more of the five standards for Vermont … Continue reading BFA Educator Jensen Welch Named UVM Outstanding Educator 2012
Georgia Middle-Schoolers Recognized for Creating Caring Communities
Target 2 – Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step - Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community On October 24th the Georgia Middle School … Continue reading Georgia Middle-Schoolers Recognized for Creating Caring Communities
Georgia First-Graders Make a Difference
Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for … Continue reading Georgia First-Graders Make a Difference
Student Leadership Personified
FWSU Action Plan Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning Action Step - Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community Providing students with … Continue reading Student Leadership Personified
Over Communicate Part II
It has been four months since we officially launched the FWSU Blog. The goal of our blog is to over-communicate information about teaching and learning throughout all of our schools with a specific focus on our Action Plan. Since our first post, we have had almost 3,000 views! And we average well over a 100 … Continue reading Over Communicate Part II
Student Leaders Develop Plan for “Getting to Y”
This week, student leaders and teacher advisors participated in training hosted by the VT Department of Education, called "Getting to Y." The daylong training in Montpelier was designed to bring student-leaders and teacher-advisors together to analyze and make sense of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) results. Since 1985, students in grades 8-12 participate bi-annually … Continue reading Student Leaders Develop Plan for “Getting to Y”
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