During the week of May 7-11, we are celebrating the incredible work that our teachers do each and every day. We are truly fortunate in FWSU to have so many talented and dedicated educators who are committed to helping students thrive. Teachers have the profound task of preparing the next generation for a future that we can … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Appreciating Our Teachers
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax’s Sandy Brown Honored as a Statewide Leader in STEM Education
This week, across the nation, schools and communities are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week. At BFA Fairfax, we are also celebrating and today we want to honor our very own Sandy Brown. For those of you who know Sandy, you know how much she loves teaching STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math). Recently, her love and … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax’s Sandy Brown Honored as a Statewide Leader in STEM Education
THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
Get better every day. Sounds simple and it is something FWSU strives to do. So how do we do it? There are many ways that we try to improve our system overall to make it more responsive to family and students. And also to make our schools as innovative as possible. One of biggest drivers … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Moving Innovation Forward
THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 3
In early March, we posted a story on Schools that Make a Difference. Stacey Sullivan, a third-grade teacher at Georgia Elementary Middle School, is one of the participants in this global learning exchange offered though CVEDC. This post is the third and final post in the series of three blogs that we have republished with … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Global Education in FWSU, Part 3
THE FWSU STORY: Thanking our Administrative Professionals at BFA Fairfax
BFA Fairfax students will be on vacation next week, but that doesn’t mean that the building will be empty. When students are out of the building, even for the summer, our office staff is working to get ready for the return of students. Sally, Val, Amy, and Rhonda perform many of the behind the scenes … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Thanking our Administrative Professionals at BFA Fairfax
THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
Three years ago when planning how to integrate innovation spaces into FWSU schools, we explored the emerging technology of 3D printing. At that time, many schools seemed to be using the technology to print everyday objects, like keychains. Although this was new and trendy, the leadership team agreed we wanted more: our 3D printing experiences … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: When a Keychain Is Not Just a Keychain
THE FWSU STORY: Paraprofessional Evaluation Committee Develops New Model
As part of the process of consolidation of special education costs in FY19, all special education paraprofessionals will become supervisory union employees. This mandate provides an opportunity to review and update the current evaluation model for all paraprofessional staff. A committee comprised of paraprofessionals, special educators, and administrators from each of our schools reviewed the current … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Paraprofessional Evaluation Committee Develops New Model
THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board
The long-standing tradition at BFA Fairfax of having two student representatives serve on our school board continues. Providing students with opportunities to lead is one of the central emphases of the FWSU Action Plan. The two student representatives, a junior and a senior, are selected through a comprehensive process facilitated by the BFA Fairfax Student Council. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Representatives Bring Student Voice and Leadership to Fairfax School Board
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