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One of the things I appreciate most about living in Vermont is the changing of the seasons. I’m referring to the changes that occur in our landscape and lifestyles as we transition from winter to spring to summer to fall and back again. There’s an old joke that says that “Vermont has three seasons-winter, mud … Continue reading It’s Budget Season

I am constantly reminded about the resiliency of our students. Each day they come to school with a positive mindset, a willingness to be flexible, and the skills to adapt to this COVID-19 learning environment. Prior to the start of school, I wondered how students would be able to navigate all of the processes and … Continue reading Never Underestimate Students

STEM is an interdisciplinary and applied approach that keeps students engaged and learning through a “plan, design, and improve” method of solving a problem. Throughout this flow students apply their current knowledge, build and test their thinking, and then make improvements from information they’ve attained. STEM is an acronym for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics. … Continue reading STEM at Georgia Elementary School

As Superintendent serving the Franklin West Supervisory Union, I feel compelled to offer my thoughts on the Insurrection at the United States Capitol on January the 6th, 2021.  This is my 39th year as an educator and life-long learner.  As I watched the mob in support of the 45th President commit violence, destruction, and death … Continue reading The Importance of Student Voice

February 1-5, 2021, is National School Counseling Week. The theme of this year’s celebratory week is, “School Counselors: All in for All Students!” The goal of the week is to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors within U.S. school systems. According to the website of the American School Counselor Association, “National … Continue reading Celebrating Fletcher’s School Counselor: Lisa Coale

Now that we have had our 5th and 6th grade students back four days per week for the past two weeks, things are almost starting to feel normal.  To adults, sometimes it is easy to think that we are making progress and strides, but it is important to also listen to our young people’s perspectives.  … Continue reading Student Perspectives on Coming Back to School 4 Days Per Week

Earlier this year, we shared how GEMS TV Express modified it's format to allow students to learn in a hybrid environment. You can learn more about it with this link to the previous post. One of the GEMS TV Express 7th grade classes unanimously decided to learn how to use the Cricut Smart Cutting Machine … Continue reading GEMS TV EXPRESS Creates Cricut Design Videos

After much excitement and anticipation, winter sports at BFA Fairfax have begun! With essential safety protocols and procedures in place, our High School basketball, cheerleading, and Nordic ski teams began skills and conditioning practices the week of January 11 (Phase 1), and transitioned to traditional practices involving incidental contact, inter-squad scrimmages, and formal outdoor ski … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Prepares to go LIVE with Broadcast of 2021 Indoor Athletic Events