You know it is almost that "time" again when our new teachers arrive for summer inserivce. On Monday, 11 new teachers gathered together for the first time to spend a half-day learning about FWSU. The morning began with an overview of the FWSU vision and action plan led by Superintendent Ned Kirsch. Director of Instruction Mary Lynn Riggs and Support Services Director Kim Magnuson also spent time working with our new staff … Continue reading New Teachers Arrive!!
A Plan for the Future
"We need to take classroom learning beyond a one-size-fits-all model and bring it into the 21st Century.” ~ Secretary of Education Arne Duncan The FWSU Board of Directors recently approved a new Action Plan for 2012-2015. This document also is considered our VT Department of Education required Technology Plan as well. Here are some of the highlights: Student-Centered … Continue reading A Plan for the Future
Another Look Behind the Scenes
At FWSU, our students and staff have access to a wide variety of technologies for educational and administrative purposes. We rely on the technology tools and resources towork every time. FWSU is very fortunate to employ an amazing team of technology personnel who to make sure that our systems and resources continue to be reliable … Continue reading Another Look Behind the Scenes
Rainy Days
Summer is a time for many things in each of our schools. Learning continues, but cleaning, painting, moving, fixing, reorganizing, waxing, building (just to name of a few of the activities) are in full bloom. The above picture reflects a typical hallway in every school during this time of the year. We are very fortunate to … Continue reading Rainy Days
Digital Learning at GEMS
Schools throughout FWSU are running classes this summer for students and adults alike. Today we chose one particularly interesting class being taught at Georgia Elementary Middle School (GEMS) to highlight. The class is sponsored by Southern New Hampshire University and is focusing on the exploration of instructional technology including emerging trends, current issues, and instructional … Continue reading Digital Learning at GEMS
Follow us @FWSU on Twitter!
Did you know that educators at FWSU use Twitter to enhance their professional development, communicate with parents, share ideas and to keep current on what is new in education? Did you know that once per week this summer teachers from FWSU gather on Twitter to discuss aspects of the new district action plan? Twitter is a great resource for educators – contrary to … Continue reading Follow us @FWSU on Twitter!
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