Biology students at BFA were able to utilize a new technology that completely changed the way they looked at a traditional science experiment. The experiment involved a glass globe, a tray with water for sealing the globe and a candle. As the candle burns under the globe, the oxygen level decreases, and is replaced with … Continue reading New Technology Provides Instant Feedback in BFA HS Science
GEMS Students Experience Spanish Culture via Castleton University
The plan was for us to leave at 7:15am and head as a Spanish class to Castleton University, where the Spanish Club and some international students would put on a day of immersion and cultural activities for us. The trip down took nearly two hours. However, once we arrived, we walked into a conference room … Continue reading GEMS Students Experience Spanish Culture via Castleton University
Teaming for Transfer at GEMS
Sometimes we educators can overthink things. As we move into this proficiency-based, personalized learning world we have to sometimes sit back and remind ourselves that many of our existing designs for learning in FWSU are personalized. These current designs for personalization are already facilitating demonstrations of proficiency of content and transferable skills in our classrooms. … Continue reading Teaming for Transfer at GEMS
BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes Shine at 2015 VSADA Athletic Leadership Conference
On November 9 and 10, eight BFA Fairfax student-athletes attended the 2015 Athletic Leadership Conference hosted by the Vermont State Athletic Directors Association (VSADA). This annual event, held at the Burlington Sheraton Hotel and Conference Center, brings together 300 of the top student-athletes from high schools all around Vermont for two days of leadership training … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes Shine at 2015 VSADA Athletic Leadership Conference
Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
Many companies, like Google, encourage employees to spend up to 20 percent of their time on innovative projects of personal interest. Remarkably, close to 50 percent of Google's blockbuster products, including Gmail, have originated during this time. The concept has spread to companies like Flickr, the Huffington Post and even some schools, including Fletcher. During … Continue reading Google’s 20 Percent Model Inspires Fletcher Students to EXPLORE!
Students Embrace Boundless Possibilities at BFA Fairfax
It has been an exciting week in the Guidance Office at BFA-Fairfax as several Seniors sent out their first applications to college to meet the Early Action deadlines of numerous colleges and universities. The college admission process requires students to use real-life problem solving. From deciding areas of academic interest and determining the admission selectivity … Continue reading Students Embrace Boundless Possibilities at BFA Fairfax
An Interactive Start to Each Day at GEMS
8:00 in the morning is the most important part of each and every day. Having students enter their classrooms feeling valued, welcome, and safe are pivotal for learning to occur throughout any school day. To foster this approach, at the Georgia Elementary school, we start each day with a Morning Meeting. Morning meetings consist of greetings, … Continue reading An Interactive Start to Each Day at GEMS
BFA Fairfax Middle School Students Capture the Colors of Fall
BFA Middle School has adopted a new tradition and is working to get students to think creatively, be outdoors, and use technology in the form of their 1:1 iPads. The 6th grade just wrapped up their 3rd annual Fall Photo Challenge and the art was absolutely stunning! This optional challenge received entries from over half … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Middle School Students Capture the Colors of Fall
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