In the bio section of his Twitter account, one of my colleagues, also a school principal, identifies himself as the “lead learner” in his building. As I thought about his carefully chosen words, I was struck by how such a simple phrase could so completely embody our work as educational leaders, designating the principal as … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Lead Learners and Luminaries: Notes On A Day with George Couros
THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
Fifteen high school students and two faculty members at BFA Fairfax recently participated in a two-day orientation about Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST), sponsored by Up for Learning. The goal of YATST is to foster engagement in learning by increasing rigor, relevance, relationships, and shared responsibility (4Rs). Based on the 4Rs framework, student … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
THE FWSU STORY: A Rainy Day at Georgia Preschool
What do preschool children do on a rainy day at GEMS? Find ways to move inside of course! Build an obstacle course with your new friends! Roll a Die and take steps on a balance beam! Do art projects with Mrs. Hogg Dorsey Hogg GEMS Art Teacher Build with your friends! Listen to a good … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Rainy Day at Georgia Preschool
THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
Franklin West Supervisory Union is pleased to announce that Deputy Sheriff Andre LaBier has been selected to serve as the first School Resource Officer (SRO) at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, VT. The position is contracted through the Franklin County Sheriff's Department with funding by a federal grant program. Deputy LaBier comes to BFA Fairfax … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
A focus on the future and the important role our students have in that future has been a driving force across FWSU for many years. I’ve always believed that our district's goal is to have students prepared to change the world for the better. It is a big goal; it is an essential goal. To reach … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
THE FWSU STORY: Positive Competition is Key at BFA Fairfax
The 2018-19 school year marks my 7th year serving as Athletic Director at BFA Fairfax. Simply stated, sports is in my blood. Growing up, my mother was the varsity cheerleading coach at my high school, and my older siblings and I were three-sport athletes. My father is a Hall of Fame athlete and official … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Positive Competition is Key at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Students Explore Restorative Justice Practices at Georgia School
Middle school students at Georgia are exploring peacemaking circles and conferencing models with a restorative plan for classrooms that have a student who is referred by a staff member for a violation of school rules. By definition, restorative measures represent a philosophy and a process that acknowledges that when a person does harm, it affects the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Explore Restorative Justice Practices at Georgia School
THE FWSU STORY: Establishing Community, Expectations, and Routines at BFA Fairfax
As we enter the fifth week of school, I am beginning to see all of the work we have been doing to establish a positive and predictable school environment begin to take shape. I notice students consistently demonstrating our school-wide expectations, staff members frequently using positive and specific language with students, and a variety of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Establishing Community, Expectations, and Routines at BFA Fairfax
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