Recently, in the 2016 State of the Union Address, President Obama announced a new computer science initiative, Computer Science For All, that would give all students across the country the chance to learn computer science (CS) in school. He was quoted as saying, ”In the new economy, computer science isn't an optional skill — it's … Continue reading Computational Thinking at FWSU
FWSU Act 46 School Unification Study Committee Commences
Last Thursday the FWSU Act 46 Study Committee held its inaugural meeting at Georgia Elementary Middle School. Act 46, a landmark piece of legislation passed during the last years legislative session, has finally arrived at FWSU. Act 46 is a new law that seeks to address large issues currently facing the Vermont education system. The primary stated … Continue reading FWSU Act 46 School Unification Study Committee Commences
The Gift of Mindfulness at FES
Lately, the term mindfulness has been getting my attention. I see it in book titles, journal articles, health care newsletters, education blogs, and the popular media. I even heard an ad for an office called Mindful Dermatology! I began to wonder what it meant to be mindful. Would becoming mindful help me become a better … Continue reading The Gift of Mindfulness at FES
Cross Hallway Learning Opportunities at GEMS
The Georgia Elementary School is trying to break down the traditional walls of providing teaching instruction by implementing educational learning opportunities that are more appropriate for specific audiences. We know that children develop socially, emotionally, and academically at different rates, throughout their lives, and that such growth occurs at different times throughout the calendar year. … Continue reading Cross Hallway Learning Opportunities at GEMS
Building Systems of Support for All Learners
Last week, FWSU Special Educator’s participated in a professional development opportunity focusing on “Systems of Support for All Learners.” The participants engaged in table mate conversations focusing on the following subjects: What is “Special” about specialized instruction? What is your specific role “Specialty” as a special educator, as a team member? Multi - Tiered Systems of … Continue reading Building Systems of Support for All Learners
BFA’s Got Talent!
We are pleased to announce the first annual talent show, Fairfax Has Talent! This inaugural event will occur on Saturday, March 12 in the Richard Brown Memorial Gym. There will be two shows presented. All funds raised from this event will support the Grade 8 Trip to Boston in the spring of 2017. We are thrilled … Continue reading BFA’s Got Talent!
Light a Fire & Keep the Embers Burning: Revisiting the Ignite Sessions, Part 2
In December, we revisited one of the four Ignite sessions from the November Inservice that focused on the Action Plan Target: Student-Centered Learning. This month, we’ll revisit BFA preschool teacher Kristie French’s look at FWSU Action Plan Target 3, Flexible Learning Environments, through the Reggio Emilia lens. In the Reggio Emilia approach, there are three teachers: the teacher, … Continue reading Light a Fire & Keep the Embers Burning: Revisiting the Ignite Sessions, Part 2
STEM Brings SMILE to BFA
On a normal Friday night, the science hallway at BFA would be quiet. But on Friday January 15th, the students in BioMath eagerly presented their final projects to a packed room that included parents, community members and other students. Throughout the semester, students visited local worksites to make connections. From their visits, they selected an area … Continue reading STEM Brings SMILE to BFA
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