Every day in preschool we work to integrate academic content and skills into our classroom. We believe that every interaction with our students is an opportunity for learning. Students are constantly learning through guided play, group activities, and one-to-one interactions with staff members. Science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) activities are particularly engaging to our … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Preschoolers Engage in STEM
THE FWSU STORY: Students Celebrate “The Best Part of Me”
Elementary teachers across the United States have been engaged in writing projects using photographer Wendy Ewald’s 2003 book, The Best Part of Me: Children Talk About their Bodies in Pictures and Words. The book highlights and celebrates various aspects of body differences. The writing project can build community and self-esteem by encouraging the kind of … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Students Celebrate “The Best Part of Me”
THE FWSU STORY: GEMS 7/8 Grade Students Build Community, Spread Kindness
What’s happening with GEMS seventh and eighth graders? This year on Fridays, students have time in their schedules for students to further develop their Personalized Learning Plans by learning and experiencing community service and team building cohesion. Each team has also taken the opportunity to build a greater sense of community within the grades. The … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: GEMS 7/8 Grade Students Build Community, Spread Kindness
THE FWSU STORY: What’s a YATST? Empowering Student Voice and Agency
Recently a group of BFA High School Freshmen and Sophomores convened in Montpelier as part of a movement to bring student voice to the forefront of high school transformation. The two-day workshop was organized and sponsored by UP for Learning. Here is how UP for Learning defines itself as both an organization and a movement: … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: What’s a YATST? Empowering Student Voice and Agency
THE FWSU STORY: Watch Fletcher Kindergarteners Read Stories to their Principal!
Emergent readers and writers are the absolute best, and I am very fortunate to have Kindergarteners frequent my office at Fletcher Elementary School. The routine remains relatively the same regardless of the day. They call the office from their classroom to schedule an appointment to read to me. (Keep in mind that scheduling an appointment … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Watch Fletcher Kindergarteners Read Stories to their Principal!
Proficiency: How BFA Fairfax is Transforming the High School Experience
Vermont’s Act 77 requires high schools to change their graduation requirements from a credit based system to one based on proficiencies starting with the Class of 2020. High schools throughout the state have seen this shift as a challenge, a problem or, in the case of BFA Fairfax, an opportunity. Teachers at BFA were ready … Continue reading Proficiency: How BFA Fairfax is Transforming the High School Experience
A Year of Innovation, Part 2
This is the second in the series featuring the unique innovative lab spaces enhance learning at FWSU. FWSU is proud to offer innovation spaces in all three of our schools. and how each of them impacts student learning. Today, you can learn about the multiple BFA Innovation Labs. Last year, BFA designed two innovation lab … Continue reading A Year of Innovation, Part 2
Welcoming New Paraeducators to FWSU
Paraeducators are an integral component to ensuring the success our of learning community. All paraeducators provide valuable services to students in need of additional support. They fill many important roles in supporting the academic and behavioral needs of students. The roles of paraeducators vary depending upon the needs of the students. They provide individualized support … Continue reading Welcoming New Paraeducators to FWSU
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