GEMS Students Embark on a Cardboard Challenge!

Target 1. Student-Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step – Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success – Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create … Continue reading GEMS Students Embark on a Cardboard Challenge!

#273

Today we celebrate our 273rd post on the Franklin West Supervisory Union blog! Why is it important to celebrate? We realize that this milestone might not hold particular meaning other than it demonstrates our firm commitment to communicate important news and information about our schools with our community. We are extremely proud of the work … Continue reading #273

GEMS Students Experience the Sights & Sounds of VPR/VPT

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 … Continue reading GEMS Students Experience the Sights & Sounds of VPR/VPT

FWSU Provides Personalized Inservice for Teachers

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step - Redefine high performance in a student-centered, collaborative, technologically rich learning environment. Indicator - Creativity and risk-taking will be evident and celebrated as learners embrace new technologies. This past … Continue reading FWSU Provides Personalized Inservice for Teachers

FWSU Students, Staff and Families Celebrate the Season!

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. But see, in our open clearings, how golden the melons lie; Enrich them with sweets and spices, and give us the … Continue reading FWSU Students, Staff and Families Celebrate the Season!

GEMS Supports Community and Continues Tradition

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 … Continue reading GEMS Supports Community and Continues Tradition

School Art – Making Learning Visible

Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group … Continue reading School Art – Making Learning Visible

Third Grade Students Tackle a Lemon of a Problem at GEMS

Target 1 - Student-Centered Learning. Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff Action Step: Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff Indicator of Success: Students are engaged in an authentic learning experience … Continue reading Third Grade Students Tackle a Lemon of a Problem at GEMS