Franklin West Supervisory Union recently received approval from the VT Agency of Education for a Co-Teaching Plan. The plan will require initial training for identified special educators and regular educators who will form an initial Co-Teaching cohort. Gabrielle Marquette is a Master Level Special Educator and a Rowland Fellow focusing her research on personalized learning. She will be leading … Continue reading FWSU Develops Co-Teaching Model
April Break Means Sun, Fun and Service for BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes
For many students, families, and staff, April break is a time of rest, relaxation, and recharging in preparation to finish out the final weeks of the school year. For BFA Fairfax student-athletes, however, the most recent spring break week also involved keeping with the Athletic Department’s philosophy of service and giving back to the greater … Continue reading April Break Means Sun, Fun and Service for BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes
Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Students at Fletcher Elementary are making major decisions about the future of their school. This year, they have more than a little involvement in the process of hiring new staff for next fall. They are conducting every aspect of the job searches, from crafting the help wanted postings and reviewing applications, to writing questions and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
The Sound in Music
GEMS was recently honored to have Ray Cornils, Municipal Organist for the City of Portland Maine, as a guest in the elementary school. As artist in residence for the education programs of the Friends of the Kotzchmar Organ, Mr. Cornils lead a program featuring a portable, demonstration organ, which was designed and built by David … Continue reading The Sound in Music
Puerto Rican Students and Teachers Visit BFA Fairfax High School
As part of a science exchange program being developed by high school science teacher Tom Lane and FWSU Superintendent Ned Kirsch, eight students and five teachers from Puerto Rico recently visited BFA High School and stayed with host families. The PR students and their teachers had presented research at the VT EPSCoR St. Michael’s College … Continue reading Puerto Rican Students and Teachers Visit BFA Fairfax High School
Opiate Addiction and Its Impact On My Students
As I walked out of a recent parent meeting I found myself overwhelmed with sadness, frustration, and many questions. The meeting centered around a former student, who is now a parent, working to re-enter their child’s life after opiate addiction led them down an unthinkable path that ultimately ended in jail. This was not my … Continue reading Opiate Addiction and Its Impact On My Students
Diversity Day at BFA Fairfax High School
On April 12th, high school students at BFA took a day off from their regular studies to participate in Diversity Day. The day was planned by students in Peer Support and Student Council, with a lot of help from our Support Counselor, Paul Chapman. The goal of the day was to expose students to variety … Continue reading Diversity Day at BFA Fairfax High School
Artistic Expression on Full Display at GEMS!
On Friday April 8th the GEMS art department celebrated our annual Art Show and Art Night. The big gym was full of artwork from all the K- 6th grade students and 7th and 8th graders from the choice art classes. It was awesome to see what the students have accomplished in art this year! During … Continue reading Artistic Expression on Full Display at GEMS!
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