Mrs. Haddock’s Class Shows C.A.R.E.S.

Target 2 – Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment. FWSU will foster the development of teacher and student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step -  Develop learning habits, communication and problem-solving skills necessary for collaborative learning and leadership. Indicator of Success - Student voice will have the power to … Continue reading Mrs. Haddock’s Class Shows C.A.R.E.S.

High School Students Attend Vermont’s First Youth Climate Summit

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 - Develop learning habits, communication and problem-solving skills necessary for collaborative learning and leadership. Indicator of Success - Student voice will have the power to impact … Continue reading High School Students Attend Vermont’s First Youth Climate Summit

“Community Time” Connects Fletcher Classrooms to Local Learning Partners

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 Steps - (1) Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for authentic … Continue reading “Community Time” Connects Fletcher Classrooms to Local Learning Partners

How Classroom Blogs Enhance Learning and Forge Connections

Target 1 - Student/Staff Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities Action Step - Increase accessible opportunities for global collaboration; model exchange for global collaboration. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will create personalized learning networks to communicate and collaborate with others. Advancements in technology through the … Continue reading How Classroom Blogs Enhance Learning and Forge Connections

FWSU Special Educators Embrace “No Decision About Me, Without Me”

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 create personalized learning networks to communicate … Continue reading FWSU Special Educators Embrace “No Decision About Me, Without Me”

FWSU Named Apple Distinguished Program

"With creative digital tools, our students in rural communities can connect globally, providing opportunities for our kids to develop intercultural competence." - Mary Lynn Riggs, Director of Curriculum Franklin West Supervisory Union is pleased to announce its recent recognition as a 2014-2016 Apple Distinguished School Program. The Apple Distinguished School Program designation is reserved for programs that … Continue reading FWSU Named Apple Distinguished Program

Anatomy of a Snow Day – A Superintendent’s Perspective

What student doesn’t like a snow day? As a Superintendent, I vividly remember snow days being the highlight of winter when I was in school. Unfortunately, growing up near the ocean, snow days were few and far between. Living in northern New England for the past 30 years, I have experienced many snow cancellations. Some … Continue reading Anatomy of a Snow Day – A Superintendent’s Perspective

GEMS Students Pledge to “Stand Up, Speak Out” on Bullying

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 - Provide multiple avenues for students and staff to lead, advocate, and serve within the school and community. Indicator of Success - Student voice will have … Continue reading GEMS Students Pledge to “Stand Up, Speak Out” on Bullying