The FWSU Story

This spring a group of early educators had the opportunity to travel to Reggio Emilia, a small city in northern Italy, to study their world-renowned schools for young children. Our curriculum director, Mary Lynn Riggs, has had a dream to make this trip to better understand the cultural influences on how we choose to educate our young … Continue reading Teachers Reflect on Travel to Reggio Emilia, Italy

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 - Ensure students and staff take an active role shaping their learning using rich, authentic questions, problems they identify, & diverse resources Indicator of Success - Student voice will … Continue reading BFA Fairfax “Cheers for a Cure!”

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 with access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond the … Continue reading Create Summer Learning Opportunities with Children

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 2 - Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings Indicator of Success - Students are … Continue reading Mrs. Lee’s Class Designs Mathland in Minecraft