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 - Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for authentic audiences. Have … Continue reading A Focus on Art: Have you visited the FWSU Virtual Student Art Gallery?
Happy New Year from FWSU!
Looking for a great resolution for 2013? 'Tis the season and we are here to help. Our recommendation is to follow the FWSU blog and stay connected to student learning in our schools. Unlike so many new commitments which require a great deal of time and energy, this is one that only takes a second … Continue reading Happy New Year from FWSU!
Reflecting on Schools: Our Awesome Places of Learning
Sometimes it is helpful for all of us to take a step back and reflect on the tremendous value that we have in our schools and in communities. Today we remember that our teachers, students, staff, and families are truly awesome. We are blessed to have schools that are learning organizations - places where students are challenged every day to … Continue reading Reflecting on Schools: Our Awesome Places of Learning
Our Hearts Are With Those in Newtown, CT Today
He spake well who said that graves are the footprints of angels. ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone at the Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut today. We are deeply saddened by this truly senseless act of violence against children, colleagues, and community. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families, and … Continue reading Our Hearts Are With Those in Newtown, CT Today
Fletcher Elementary School Celebrates Day # 65
"Education is what remains after one has forgotten what one learned in school." Albert Einstein Education is a journey that lasts lifetime for all of us. Some of us remember specific lessons, projects, or activities from our days in class. They stand out because of the importance the subject matter or perhaps the connection we had with our teachers on that particular day. However … Continue reading Fletcher Elementary School Celebrates Day # 65
FWSU EdCamp Models Flexible Learning for Adults
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 - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. For the first time ever FWSU … Continue reading FWSU EdCamp Models Flexible Learning for Adults
FWSU Early Educators Recognized as Leaders
Teachers from FWSU presented at the 2012 National Association of Young Children (NAEYC) in Atlanta, Georgia last week. They spoke about the impact of using Powerful Interactions with children in an academic setting, showed video clips of their practices in Vermont classrooms, and talked about reflection with colleagues as being an essential. Powerful Interactions provides … Continue reading FWSU Early Educators Recognized as Leaders
BFA Students Take Closer Look at Georgia Turbine
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 the … Continue reading BFA Students Take Closer Look at Georgia Turbine
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