BFA First Graders Examine the Science of Solar S’mores

Target 1 Student Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step –  Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students Indicator of Success – Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as … Continue reading BFA First Graders Examine the Science of Solar S’mores

Young BFA Fans “Meet” Author Rick Riordan

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 - Provide students w/ access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond … Continue reading Young BFA Fans “Meet” Author Rick Riordan

BFA Fairfax Homecoming Is Just Around the Corner!

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 to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community. Indicator of Success -Student voice will have the power to impact … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Homecoming Is Just Around the Corner!

Meet The New Special Education Teacher at BFA Fairfax Elementary

Welcome JANET CORMIER to the FWSU learning community!  Hometown:  Colchester, VT Education:  B.S. Special Education and Elementary Education (Lyndon State College), Post graduate: Augustana College, UVM, Chapman University, St. Michael’s, and Endicott College. “It is exciting for me to be returning to BFA-Fairfax as a teacher. This is where I grew up and first knew I … Continue reading Meet The New Special Education Teacher at BFA Fairfax Elementary

HS Students Complete Research Workshop at Saint Michael’s College

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher and 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. Indicator of Success – Student voice will have the power to impact … Continue reading HS Students Complete Research Workshop at Saint Michael’s College

BFA Middle School Community Groups Launch Twelfth Year!

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 -Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings. Indicator of Success -Students are engaged … Continue reading BFA Middle School Community Groups Launch Twelfth Year!

Teaching Above the Line

Target 2: Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment FWSU will foster the 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 as … Continue reading Teaching Above the Line

What Does Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment Look Like?

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher and 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. Indicator of Success – Student voice will have the power to impact … Continue reading What Does Leadership in a Student-Centered Learning Environment Look Like?