Three BFA students spent the day today at UVM with students and teachers from four other Vermont high schools as well as graduate students and professors from UVM's Department of Community Development and Applied Economics. Students were engaged in informational and participatory lectures by UVM professors. They toured the campus and collaborated to analyze data. … Continue reading BFA HS Student Leaders Collaborate with UVM on Data Storytelling
Fletcher Elementary School Offers Financial Literacy Program for Students
Fletcher Elementary School is one of 136 Vermont elementary schools participating in the Reading is an Investment program. The statewide program promotes the importance of reading and teaching children about personal finances through a variety of books. The program was developed by the Vermont State Treasurer’s Office and is distributed to participating schools free-of-charge. The … Continue reading Fletcher Elementary School Offers Financial Literacy Program for Students
Inclusion: A Belief in What is Possible for EVERY Student
An effective inclusive education model ensures that every student has access to a quality educational experience. The goal of inclusion is remove barriers so that all individuals gain knowledge and skills to reach their full potential. An inclusive learning environment promotes learning and academic achievement for students with varying needs and levels of ability. To … Continue reading Inclusion: A Belief in What is Possible for EVERY Student
Eighth Grade at BFA-Fairfax Heading to Boston in April 2017
In late June of 2015, BFA-Fairfax Middle School teachers met with principal Tom Walsh for a two-day retreat to discuss ways to best meet the needs of students in the coming school year. Tom provided donuts. Despite the donuts’ sky-high glycemic index, the middle school faculty sustained an engaging, thoughtful discussion that lasted all day, … Continue reading Eighth Grade at BFA-Fairfax Heading to Boston in April 2017
FWSU Fuels Innovation with “Launch FWSU” Challenge
After the August Inservice viewing of Most Likely to Succeed, teachers in FWSU were invited to share a “belief in what is possible” by forming teams to participate in our first annual Launch FWSU innovation challenge. Teachers were given time to think about some of the most pressing problems that need to be solved in … Continue reading FWSU Fuels Innovation with “Launch FWSU” Challenge
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Bellows Free Academy Fairfax is a great high school. I’ve always believed that the main reason BFA is great is our students. Every day they come to school with great attitudes, work to the best of their abilities in classes, participate in extracurricular activities, and connect with and support their friends. When visitors come to … Continue reading #BFA178
GEMS to Construct a Labyrinth
Teams of teachers in FWSU recently competed for six $1,000 mini-grants funded by the Bay and Paul Foundation in an innovative event called Launch FWSU. Teams of teachers pitched their ideas before a panel of distinguished guests seeking support for project startup. Proposals needed to be aligned with the FWSU Action Plan and meet student … Continue reading GEMS to Construct a Labyrinth
Proficiency Based Learning? What is that?
Proficiency-Based Learning also referred to as PBGR, is a key component of flexible and personalized pathways set forth in Act 77. Act 77 was passed four years ago and is now being implemented across all FWSU schools. All Vermont public schools must provide students with flexible and personalized pathways for progressing through grade levels and … Continue reading Proficiency Based Learning? What is that?
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