Students from BFA-Fairfax and Hartford HS recently returned from Puerto Rico. They were participating in the final stage of an inaugural program developed to share data and communicate science on a global scale. Students from several high schools in Puerto Rico had visited BFA and Hartford HS at the beginning of April. These students and … Continue reading BFA Science Students Return from Exchange in Puerto Rico
Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
Students in Fletcher had an opportunity to showcase their skills in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math last week at STEM Night 2016. The annual event, coordinated by STEM Teacher Leader Denette Locke, included presentations and displays by students, instant engineering challenges before a live audience, and exhibits by community partners. STEM Night … Continue reading Fletcher Students Engineer Creativity at STEM Night
BFA Fairfax Students Shine As Members of National Technical Honor Society
An educational highlight each spring is the annual induction ceremony into the National Honor Society. Although each high school in Vermont has their own chapter of NHS, an occasionally overlooked fact is that technical centers such as The Center for Technology, Essex, also have their own chapters of the National Technical Honor Society. BFA Fairfax … Continue reading BFA Fairfax Students Shine As Members of National Technical Honor Society
Denette Locke Wins Award for Teaching Excellence
Denette Locke, a teacher at the Fletcher Elementary School, has won the Angelo J. Dorta Award for Teaching Excellence from the Vermont-National Education Association. The award recognizes excellence in public school teaching and underscores high standards of service to students and the teaching profession. Locke, currently a science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) teacher leader … Continue reading Denette Locke Wins Award for Teaching Excellence
FWSU Develops Co-Teaching Model
Franklin West Supervisory Union recently received approval from the VT Agency of Education for a Co-Teaching Plan. The plan will require initial training for identified special educators and regular educators who will form an initial Co-Teaching cohort. Gabrielle Marquette is a Master Level Special Educator and a Rowland Fellow focusing her research on personalized learning. She will be leading … Continue reading FWSU Develops Co-Teaching Model
April Break Means Sun, Fun and Service for BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes
For many students, families, and staff, April break is a time of rest, relaxation, and recharging in preparation to finish out the final weeks of the school year. For BFA Fairfax student-athletes, however, the most recent spring break week also involved keeping with the Athletic Department’s philosophy of service and giving back to the greater … Continue reading April Break Means Sun, Fun and Service for BFA Fairfax Student-Athletes
Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Students at Fletcher Elementary are making major decisions about the future of their school. This year, they have more than a little involvement in the process of hiring new staff for next fall. They are conducting every aspect of the job searches, from crafting the help wanted postings and reviewing applications, to writing questions and … Continue reading Fletcher Students Lead Searches for New Staff
Opiate Addiction and Its Impact On My Students
As I walked out of a recent parent meeting I found myself overwhelmed with sadness, frustration, and many questions. The meeting centered around a former student, who is now a parent, working to re-enter their child’s life after opiate addiction led them down an unthinkable path that ultimately ended in jail. This was not my … Continue reading Opiate Addiction and Its Impact On My Students
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