Last year, four FWSU teachers made a decision that would change their educational lives. Amy Gray and Karen Lehning from GEMS, Jensen Welch from BFA, and Denette Locke from Fletcher Elementary decided to move their learning to new heights; they applied and were accepted into the Southern New Hampshire Doctoral Program in Education. FWSU could … Continue reading The FWSU Story: “Paging Doctor Teacher; Paging Doctor Teacher” FWSU Teachers Pursue Doctorates in Education
The FWSU Story: GEMS Teacher of the Year – Lauralee Wilson
“Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.” - Helen Caldicott, author and peace activist The 39th Annual Vermont Outstanding Teachers Recognition Day is being held on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at the Grand Maple Ballroom in the Davis Center at … Continue reading The FWSU Story: GEMS Teacher of the Year – Lauralee Wilson
FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools
The Franklin West Supervisory Union (FWSU) Board seeks a full-time Superintendent to begin July 1, 2020. The previous Franklin West Superintendent approached this position with an ambition and vision that has made FWSU an active part of the global community. Within our three schools, this leadership created a culture of education that focuses on giving … Continue reading FWSU Seeks Superintendent of Schools
THE FWSU Story: GEMS Students Use STEM Problem Solving Methods
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 THE FWSU Story: GEMS Students Use STEM Problem Solving Methods
THE FWSU Story: Creating Problem Solvers at GEMS
Middle-level students have been hard at work at GEMS this fall in creating creative solutions to different types of problems. The brainstorming and creations of possible solutions have been found in and around our core content classes as well as our UA. Creative and Practical Problem Solving is one of the five Transferable Skill proficiencies … Continue reading THE FWSU Story: Creating Problem Solvers at GEMS
The FWSU Story: GEMS and BFA Go To School Maker Day
This year, students from both BFA and GEMS were able to go to the first ever School Maker Day at the Shelburne Farms Coach Barn, in Shelburne. Students had the opportunity to explore and engage in experiments and projects around electronics, coding, robots, 3D printing, drones and music. This was a great way to take connect the innovative learning … Continue reading The FWSU Story: GEMS and BFA Go To School Maker Day
The FWSU Story: New Leadership Joins Our Schools
Two schools within the FWSU have new principals joining the team this year. Georgia Elementary and Middle School welcomed Julie Conrad as the Middle School Principal, and Bellows Free Academy - Fairfax welcomes Justin Brown, also as Middle School Principal. Both principals have had a highly successful start to the school year. Mr. Brown, BFA … Continue reading The FWSU Story: New Leadership Joins Our Schools
The FWSU Story: New School Year, New Beginnings, New Teachers in FWSU
A new school year is full of excitement for all returning educators, and in FWSU the first day of school is the best day of the year. But teachers who are brand new to FWSU get a 2-day preview of what FWSU is all about, along with lunch and tour of their home school well … Continue reading The FWSU Story: New School Year, New Beginnings, New Teachers in FWSU
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