FWSU Educators Present at Vermont Fest: Jensen Welch

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. Today on the blog, we are featuring another FWSU … Continue reading FWSU Educators Present at Vermont Fest: Jensen Welch

FWSU Educators Present at Vermont Fest: Dayle Payne

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: Provide students w/ access to content, resources, and methods for learning beyond the school day and beyond the school walls. Today on the blog, … Continue reading FWSU Educators Present at Vermont Fest: Dayle Payne

Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources

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. Are … Continue reading Special Educators Use Technology to Connect Learners with Personalized Resources

GEMS 8th Graders Develop Digital Literacy

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 - "Make relevant and authentic problems become the focus of connected learning." How do we evaluate the … Continue reading GEMS 8th Graders Develop Digital Literacy

Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers

First grade students at GEMS used their math reasoning skills to answer questions during a sunflower activity on a beautiful, sunny afternoon.  Students collaborated to discuss and share their measuring, estimation, comparisons, and counting. This year, teachers will embed the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) in mathematics into their daily math practice. These kinds of activities reflect … Continue reading Georgia First Grade Students Connect Math and Sunflowers

“DO, RE, ME” – New Fletcher Elementary Chorus Takes Shape

Target 3- Flexible Learning Environments FWSU will maximize flexible learning environments by redefining the school day, promoting learning experiences that extend beyond the classroom, and fostering creativity, innovation and differentiated opportunities for all. Fletcher Elementary is excited to announce the formal organization of a new school-wide choral group. The group will provide students who enjoy … Continue reading “DO, RE, ME” – New Fletcher Elementary Chorus Takes Shape

Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning

In the life of every school, there special activities and events that become embedded elements in the overall rhythm of our educational communities. These traditions uniquely reflect the interests of a collective group of students and staff. We are also reminded that learning can be fun and filled with joy. At BFA Middle School, students eagerly mark … Continue reading Middle Schoolers Embrace Autumn Outdoor Learning

Students Use Statistics to Explore College and Career Options

Walk into a Math I Class at BFA Fairfax and you will see students hard at work finishing a project to wrap up their statistics unit. Their research matters to them since it connects statistical  analysis and representation with a real-world investigation. Their assignment?  “Research a variety of colleges around a theme that is important … Continue reading Students Use Statistics to Explore College and Career Options