“Through learning we re-create ourselves. Through learning we become able to do something we never were able to do. Through learning we perceive the world and our relationship to it. Through learning we extend our capacity to create, to be part of the generative process of life.” - Peter Senge Today is the first of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Reflecting on Educator Institutes in Year 2
THE FWSU STORY: Student-Led Production Brings Tarzan to Life at BFA Fairfax
Some spectacular middle and high school students successfully brought to life the story of Tarzan last week when the curtain opened on BFA's fall musical. As with past shows, this primarily student-led production received rave reviews by all who attended. It is impressive that such small town like Fairfax has such a wealth of dedicated … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Student-Led Production Brings Tarzan to Life at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Experience “Out of this World” Learning at StarBase
STEM learning just doesn't get any more engaging than standing in front of an F-16 fighter jet, poised for action at any moment. "You are going to see some top secret classified things in here. No pictures," the all-business Vermont Air National Guard sergeant told Fletcher Elementary School fifth-graders earlier this month. We're not allowed … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Students Experience “Out of this World” Learning at StarBase
THE FWSU STORY: Students Explore World Traditions and Celebrations in GEMS Innovation Lab
As part of a recent unit focusing on traditions, first graders in Mrs. Dattilio's class, under the guidance of their student teacher, Jeannine Bissonette, combined many areas of study into one great culminating event. After reading books and having group discussions about how different traditions that are celebrated around the world, the students each spent … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Explore World Traditions and Celebrations in GEMS Innovation Lab
THE FWSU STORY: New Teachers Focus on Wellness
FWSU’s New Teacher Program is designed to exceed the state’s requirements for mentoring new educators. During this 2-year program, new teachers receive differentiated support from mentors or mentor colleagues based on the level of experience they bring to our supervisory union. In their first year of the program, all teachers who are new the SU participate … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: New Teachers Focus on Wellness
THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
This year at BFA Fairfax, three exchange students are spending the year with us learning about our school, our culture, and our students. Recently, we interviewed them to help us get to know them a little better. Yuna, Grade 10 Home Country: Japan BFA Courses: Sociology, US History, Spanish, Chorus Plans after High School: University … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet BFA’s Newest Exchange Students
THE FWSU STORY: Thanking Our Veterans!
Today we want to thank all of the Veterans in our FWSU community who have served our nation. We also want to especially acknowledge Veterans among our FWSU staff who have served in the Armed Forces. Thank you all for your service to our country.
THE FWSU STORY: Using Self Direction to Solve Problems in GEMS Innovation Lab
This year, GEMS Innovation Lab has a choice class offering for middle school students to explore and design solutions for authentic problems using rapid prototyping. This is the second year GEMS has offered this type of innovative choice class to students. You can review last year’s blog post featuring the class here. Rapid prototyping is … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Using Self Direction to Solve Problems in GEMS Innovation Lab
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