Last week while visiting classrooms I heard a student ask, “Mrs. P, I’m all done with everything for the week. Can I head over and see if I can help out in my buddy’s classroom?” This question made me smile, as it highlighted an important value within our school. This student could have used the … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Kindergarten Buddies at BFA Fairfax Celebrates a Tradition of Leadership and Relationships
THE FWSU STORY: Lead Learners and Luminaries: Notes On A Day with George Couros
In the bio section of his Twitter account, one of my colleagues, also a school principal, identifies himself as the “lead learner” in his building. As I thought about his carefully chosen words, I was struck by how such a simple phrase could so completely embody our work as educational leaders, designating the principal as … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Lead Learners and Luminaries: Notes On A Day with George Couros
THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
Fifteen high school students and two faculty members at BFA Fairfax recently participated in a two-day orientation about Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together (YATST), sponsored by Up for Learning. The goal of YATST is to foster engagement in learning by increasing rigor, relevance, relationships, and shared responsibility (4Rs). Based on the 4Rs framework, student … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Student Leaders Collaborate with Adults to Transform Learning
THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
Franklin West Supervisory Union is pleased to announce that Deputy Sheriff Andre LaBier has been selected to serve as the first School Resource Officer (SRO) at Bellows Free Academy in Fairfax, VT. The position is contracted through the Franklin County Sheriff's Department with funding by a federal grant program. Deputy LaBier comes to BFA Fairfax … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: After Years of Planning, BFA Fairfax Welcomes its First School Resource Officer
THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
A focus on the future and the important role our students have in that future has been a driving force across FWSU for many years. I’ve always believed that our district's goal is to have students prepared to change the world for the better. It is a big goal; it is an essential goal. To reach … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: FWSU Hosts National School Innovation Leader
THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Welcomes New Teachers
The Fletcher Elementary School welcomed several new teachers to the school this fall, and they have begun the school year with tremendous enthusiasm and energy. We are fortunate to add the following professionals to our school: Blythe Baskette is our new preschool special educator. Ms. Baskette earned both a Master’s Degree in Education from Saint … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Fletcher Elementary Welcomes New Teachers
THE FWSU STORY: A Summer Look Behind the Scenes in IT
Summer is a time for students to relax, recharge and get some quality outdoor time. While they are away our schools are filled with staff making sure that everything is ready to go when students return. Today we want to feature or fabulous FWSU IT crew. FWSU prides itself on the access to technology that … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: A Summer Look Behind the Scenes in IT
THE FWSU STORY: Summer Learning on the BFA Fairfax School Farm
What happens on the Fairfax School Farm in summer? Who takes care of the gardens, the berry nurseries, the construction projects? When students and teachers are gone what happens? The BFA Fairfax Farm to School Club takes care of business! Every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday between 9:00 and 11:00 throughout the summer members of BFA’s … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Summer Learning on the BFA Fairfax School Farm
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