BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School Harnesses Power of Social Media

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 – Redefine high performance in a student-centered, collaborative, technologically rich learning environment Indicator of Success – Creativity and risk-taking will be evident and celebrated … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Elementary/Middle School Harnesses Power of Social Media

BFA Students Explore Local Food Systems

Target 3. Flexible Learning Environments. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step 1 – Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and … Continue reading BFA Students Explore Local Food Systems

Young Actors Study the Pros

Target 3. Flexible Learning Environment. FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the school classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation, and differentiated learning opportunities for all. Action Step 1 - Provide students with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and … Continue reading Young Actors Study the Pros

Congratulations to Mary Schraven, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

October 22nd marked the 34th annual Outstanding Teacher Day. Each year University of Vermont honors exceptional educators around our state. Mary Schraven was recognized from FWSU. These fine educators exemplify the five standards for VT teachers – Learning, Professional Knowledge, Advocacy, Colleagueship, and Accountability. We are proud of our 2014 Outstanding Teachers! Today on the blog we are highlighting a Q … Continue reading Congratulations to Mary Schraven, UVM Outstanding Teacher!

Students Extend Helping Hands to Fairfax Seniors

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 – Ensure students and staff take an active role shaping their learning using rich, authentic questions, problems they identify, & diverse resources. Indicator of Success – Teachers embrace role of coach, facilitator … Continue reading Students Extend Helping Hands to Fairfax Seniors

October is National Principals Month!

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 - Redefine high performance in a student-centered, collaborative, technologically rich learning environment Indicator of Success - Creativity and risk-taking will be evident and celebrated … Continue reading October is National Principals Month!

BFA Football Tackles Cancer with “Blackout Breast Cancer” Game

Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners. FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step – Develop partnerships with global partners to carry out a project related to units of study. Indicator of Success – Collaborative … Continue reading BFA Football Tackles Cancer with “Blackout Breast Cancer” Game