Six years ago we launched THE FWSU STORY. We decided it was important to share the story of our schools each and every day with our communities and stakeholders. Our initial goal was to use blogging as a platform to broadcast the “good” news and build awareness of our system. Our goal remains the same and … Continue reading A Belief in What is Possible: Why We Tell Our Story
THE #FWSU STORY: Why Shared Leadership Matters
August 29, 2017, marked my 21st opening of school as a public school educator. It is one of my favorite days of the year. There is the excitement of watching students reconnect with their friends and staff members and the newness of establishing routines, expectations, and building relationships that will serve as the foundation for … Continue reading THE #FWSU STORY: Why Shared Leadership Matters
Getting Comfortable with Data
Using data is essential in today's classroom to improve instruction. To help achieve this goal, FWSU has launched a new resource for all teachers. Alpine Achievement is a secure data analysis warehouse for K-12 Schools that we began using in a small pilot last winter. Our experience was so successful we are launching the system across all … Continue reading Getting Comfortable with Data
THE #FWSU STORY: Launching GEMS TV
Over the summer a large television was added to the GEMS Middle School Lobby in preparation for an exciting new Innovation Lab project called GEMS TV. The purpose of GEMS TV is to showcase the great work that students are doing in their classes across grade levels along with other informational content. A group of … Continue reading THE #FWSU STORY: Launching GEMS TV
Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Wellness with #FWSU Launch 2.0
This year, FWSU will hold its second innovation challenge, #LaunchFWSU. After the success of last year’s challenge and the entrepreneurial spirit of our FWSU educators, we are looking forward to this year’s round of Launch applications. The second annual Launch Innovation Challenge was announced at the August inservice to the faculties of Georgia Elementary and … Continue reading Fostering a Culture of Innovation and Wellness with #FWSU Launch 2.0
Fletcher Students “Safari” Back to School
Returning to school felt more like a jungle safari than an academic endeavor for students at the Fletcher Elementary School this fall. For the third consecutive year, the school welcomed students back by hosting a traveling art exhibit. This year’s featured artist was the French post-impressionist painter Henri Rousseau, whose works bring to life countless … Continue reading Fletcher Students “Safari” Back to School
BFA Fairfax Unveils New High School Courses
In an effort to expand academic opportunities for high school students, new courses are being developed and implemented this fall at BFA Fairfax. This semester, students are beginning work in American Dream, Comparing Film and Literature, Studio and Set Design, and Modeling with Mathematics. These courses were shaped by student input and will help students … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Unveils New High School Courses
A Year of Innovation, Part 1
FWSU is proud to offer innovation spaces in all three of our schools. This blog series will feature each of these unique spaces and how each of them impacts student learning. Today, you can learn about the GEMS Innovation Lab. Last year, the Lab was just getting opening its doors when school started. You can read … Continue reading A Year of Innovation, Part 1
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