From nurturing newborn calves on her family's farm to professional nursing, at 17, Fletcher’s Lydia Tinker has accomplished far more than most students her age, and she doesn’t plan on slowing down anytime soon. Tinker started her academic career at the Fletcher Elementary School as a three-year-old preschool student and graduated sixth grade nine years … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: From Farming to Nursing, Fletcher’s Lydia Tinker is Always a Caretaker
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Create Community with Winter Carnival
In the middle of winter, students and staff can certainly use a change of pace to bolster their spirits. At BFA Fairfax, the student council organized the Winter Carnival to provide activity and build school spirit. This is the third year that the students have organized the event and the results keep getting better every … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Students Create Community with Winter Carnival
THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
As BFA Fairfax High School continues to move forward with all components of Vermont's Act 77, the role that Up for Learning's YATST (Youth and Adults Transforming Schools Together) initiative is playing in our high school transformation continues to be a strong example of how important the role of student voice is in the change process. … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: At BFA Fairfax High School, Student Voice has the Power to Impact the Perceptions of Others
THE FWSU STORY: Meet Laura Heil, BFA Fairfax High School Science Teacher
BFA Fairfax is pleased to welcome Laura Heil to the high school science department. Laura is a long-term substitute for a teacher on leave until mid-March. She will work closely with the Freshman Core team and teach Biology. We asked Laura a few questions to help us get to know her. Where is your hometown? Hudson … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Meet Laura Heil, BFA Fairfax High School Science Teacher
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes Incoming Sixth-Graders to Middle School with Orientation Guide
BFA Fairfax sixth-graders were off to a great start this fall and spent a lot of time learning the routines and expectations of middle school. Moving from the elementary building to the middle school wing can sometimes be a little intimidating, so the sixth-grade staff always takes it slow at the beginning of the school … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Welcomes Incoming Sixth-Graders to Middle School with Orientation Guide
THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice
Several teachers from all 3 schools are wrapping up their graduate-level professional course offered by FWSU. In the Innovation Mindset Through Collaborate Apprenticeship course, teachers explored ways to incorporate innovative ideas to improve learning. Throughout the course, teachers were challenged to actively design an innovative learning practice for implementation. Participants began by identifying an authentic, practical innovation practice for their … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Educators Develop Innovative Professional Learning Practice
THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Senior Shannon Mahoney Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
On January 8th, the recognition ceremony for Vermont’s Presidential Scholars was held at the Statehouse in Montpelier. Governor Phil Scott welcomed the students and recognized their contributions to their schools and communities as well as their commitment to learning. Among those honored was Bellows Free Academy Fairfax senior Shannon Mahoney. Shannon was one of the 20 … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: BFA Fairfax Senior Shannon Mahoney Named Vermont Presidential Scholar
THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018
Want to be successful in keeping your resolutions this year? Then don’t make any! Instead, replace the January-New-Year's-Resolutions ritual with a long-term plan for accomplishing your goal, which, for most of us is probably a lifestyle change. Even if your goal is to buy a luxury car or the latest technology tool, it still might … Continue reading THE FWSU STORY: Rethinking New Year’s Resolutions – Say Hello to Lifestyle Change in 2018
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