As last week’s Presidential campaign came to a close, BFA AP US Government and Politics (APGAP) teacher Joe Emery wanted his students “to experience the challenges of a presidential campaign and the role of political parties in them. However, I did not want it to follow the actions and rhetoric of the national election.“ To … Continue reading A Very Successful (Mock) Election Season for BFA Fairfax
Franklin West Supervisory Union Selected as an Apple Distinguished Program for 2016–2018
For the second time in four years, Franklin West Supervisory Union has been selected as an Apple Distinguished Program. Our designation by Apple was in recognition for an exemplary learning environment for innovation, leadership, and educational excellence. Faculty and staff from all three FWSU schools have played pivotal roles in transforming our learning environments. Our schools … Continue reading Franklin West Supervisory Union Selected as an Apple Distinguished Program for 2016–2018
BFA HS Student Leaders Collaborate with UVM on Data Storytelling
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
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
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
Congratulations Sue Tougas, GEMS Teacher of the Year!
“Teachers, I believe, are the most responsible and important members of society because their professional efforts affect the fate of the earth.” Helen Caldicott, author and peace activist The 36th Annual Vermont Outstanding Teachers Recognition Day was held on Tuesday, October 18, 2016 at the Grand Maple Ballroom in the Davis Center at the University of … Continue reading Congratulations Sue Tougas, GEMS Teacher of the Year!
A Belief in What is Possible: Teachers Teaching Teachers
"When a community comes together in such a way that teachers respect and trust each other enough to see themselves as teachers of teachers and as learners at the hands of other teachers, they are able to create an atmosphere where anything is possible." - Education World “One size doesn’t fit all -- it doesn’t even … Continue reading A Belief in What is Possible: Teachers Teaching Teachers
We Interrupt this School Day To Bring You A Special Announcement: Student-Produced Commercials Teach School-Wide Expectations In Fletcher
Commercials are often an annoyance, especially when they interrupt our favorite television show or movie to peddle the latest and greatest must-haves. Fifth and sixth graders at the Fletcher Elementary School took the creation of commercials into their own hands during their first week back in the classroom in an attempt to teach their fellow … Continue reading We Interrupt this School Day To Bring You A Special Announcement: Student-Produced Commercials Teach School-Wide Expectations In Fletcher
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