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”
STEM Coach Brings Learning to Life
FWSU Action Plan TARGET 1: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. STRATEGY 1: Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff This school year the Georgia Elementary Middle School implemented a job-embedded professional development model, … Continue reading STEM Coach Brings Learning to Life
Elementary Students Walk to Class
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Learning to Drive in the Digital Age
Have you ever wondered how driver's education has changed since the days you were in school? We are pleased to report that new innovations in technology have resulted in significant improvements in the BFA Fairfax Driver's Education program. What has not changed is the importance of strong student/parental partnerships and reflective assessment - both of which … Continue reading Learning to Drive in the Digital Age
Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers
First grade students at GEMS used their math reasoning skills to answer questions during a sunflower activity on a beautiful, sunny afternoon. Students collaborated to discuss and share their measuring, estimation, comparisons, and counting. This year, teachers will embed the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in mathematics into their daily math practice. These kinds of activities reflect … Continue reading Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers
New Virtual Gallery to Display Student Artwork
We are very excited to announce a new FWSU Virtual Art Gallery displaying works by students, which is set to launch October 3rd! The idea was born when a GEMS sixth grader created a moving work commemorating 9/11, which was posted on our Facebook page. The positive feedback and interaction that emerged brought about the realization that a … Continue reading New Virtual Gallery to Display Student Artwork
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