In order to support proficiency for all learners, there is an increasing need for FWSU educators to access clear, reliable data to drive instruction. By evaluating this data, teachers gain understanding about what's working for students and what's not. It takes insight to create a robust, balanced assessment system to help students become proficient learners. … Continue reading Taking Action with Data Through Alpine Dashboard
Being Mindful at Fletcher Elementary
This popular graphic pops up on the Internet almost daily attached to some social media post. Although aimed at adults, the concept of the “stuffed brain” is even more present for children. Tracey Godin, MC Baker, Sandi Simmons, and Amy MacBeth, educators at Fletcher Elementary School, wanted to use the unique Launch FWSU opportunity to … Continue reading Being Mindful at Fletcher Elementary
A Splashing Success for 2017 Penguin Plunge!
On Saturday, February 4, 2017 at the Burlington Waterfront a team from BFA Fairfax participated in the Penguin Plunge. 16 people representing BFA Fairfax took an icy dip in Lake Champlain to support the Vermont Special Olympics. This year's team included BFA Fairfax faculty, students, community members and one student from Georgia school. To date, … Continue reading A Splashing Success for 2017 Penguin Plunge!
Transferable Skills and the Engineering Design Process at BFA-Fairfax MS
Over the past month, teachers at BFA-Fairfax Middle School have been attempting to redefine students’ Initiative Time (or Supported Study) experience to be more student-driven, with the purpose of helping students develop 21st-century skills like self-direction, creativity, leadership, and problem-solving. Last month, for instance, students in Mr. Psaros’ (8th-grade social studies) Initiative Time visited Lake … Continue reading Transferable Skills and the Engineering Design Process at BFA-Fairfax MS
BFA High School Science Department Welcomes New Faculty
As high school students started a new semester at BFA, they were greeted by new teachers in the Science department. Joe McSoley, a long time BFA teacher, retired in order to spend more time with his new grandchild. Tom Lane started a sabbatical leave so that he could finish up several research projects in Alaska … Continue reading BFA High School Science Department Welcomes New Faculty
Learning is a “Blast” at Fletcher Elementary
Rigorous learning and having a "blast" can go hand-in-hand, as Fletcher Elementary School fifth graders found out recently. Brightly colored model rockets soared into the sky from the school playground, leaving a trail of smoke and newfound knowledge for the school's fifth graders. The young scientists participated in a five-day, 25-hour learning experience at Starbase, … Continue reading Learning is a “Blast” at Fletcher Elementary
GEMS Fifth-Graders Present Student-Written Dramas to Authentic Audience
GEMS 5th graders performed two student-written plays in the library to an engaged, lively authentic audience of parents, teachers, and students. The two plays were written in an Enrichment playwriting class before being brought to life on stage during an Enrichment drama class. The plays were "The Mission to Salvador" by Nate Forgan and "I … Continue reading GEMS Fifth-Graders Present Student-Written Dramas to Authentic Audience
BFA Fairfax Students Shine at District 1 Music Festival
On January 26 and 27, the Northwest District One Music Festival was held at BFA St. Albans. Sponsored annually by the Vermont Music Educators Association, the music festival features performances by the top high school student musicians in Northwestern Vermont in chorus, wind ensemble, and concert band. Students audition in early December for acceptance in … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Shine at District 1 Music Festival
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