PLAY4KAY @ BFA

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. On … Continue reading PLAY4KAY @ BFA

GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza

Target 1 - Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. GEMS was privileged to have Professional Puppeteer Sarah Frechette conduct an Arts Mini-Residency with second graders during the final … Continue reading GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza

FWSU Participates in Digital Learning Day 2013

Today marks the second annual Digital Learning Day.This national event is part of a yearlong campaign to raise awareness about teaching and learning in the digital age. It focuses on successful instructional practice and effective use of technology in schools. FWSU is recognized as a leader in Vermont, for creating innovative student digital learning environments. … Continue reading FWSU Participates in Digital Learning Day 2013

7th-8th Graders Prepare for High School with “Step Into Your Future”

Target 1. Student-Centered Learning – FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. The Step Into Your Future program at GEMS is marking its ninth year supporting middle schoolers with the transition to high school. Students are invited to join lunch groups with other 7th and 8th graders. The gesture … Continue reading 7th-8th Graders Prepare for High School with “Step Into Your Future”

FES Students Lead Interactive Literary Discussions

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 - Increase access to resources for all students using digital tools making learning more accessible for diverse learners. Through … Continue reading FES Students Lead Interactive Literary Discussions

Adding STEAM to Georgia Middle School Math Instruction

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 - Develop opportunities for students to collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize in all learning settings. Students in Mr. Hardy’s 7th … Continue reading Adding STEAM to Georgia Middle School Math Instruction

BFA Bullets Trade Maroon for Pink to Support Cancer Research

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 … Continue reading BFA Bullets Trade Maroon for Pink to Support Cancer Research

BFA Middle Schoolers Create Interactive Digital Books

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: Increase access to resources for all students using digital tools making learning more accessible for diverse learners. … Continue reading BFA Middle Schoolers Create Interactive Digital Books