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 Target - Staff, students and community … Continue reading #VTED – BFA Teachers Take to Twitter for Book Discussion
FES Celebrates Writing in First-Ever Publishing Party!
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step - Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff Indicator of Success - Students and staff will create personalized learning networks to communicate and collaborate with others. Over the past two … Continue reading FES Celebrates Writing in First-Ever Publishing Party!
The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1
Target 1 – Student-Centered Learning. FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step -Highlight, create and model innovative learning opportunities that promote collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creativity for students and staff. Indicator of Success - Students and staff will apply existing knowledge to create original works as a means of personal or group … Continue reading The Giant Bubble Experiment: A Focus on STEM Part 1
FWSU Administrators Plan for the Future
Target 4 – Engaged Community Partners: FWSU staff and students will collaborate, innovate, create and conceptualize ideas and learning with local, regional, state, and global partners to make a difference in their community, state, and world. Action Step - Plan and manage instruction around problems relevant to students and their community and develop solutions for authentic audiences Indicator of Success - Learning … Continue reading FWSU Administrators Plan for the Future
Day 161 – Morning Calm at GEMS
It is a fresh new day at GEMS as students celebrate Day 161 of learning. It is morning - one of the very best times of the day at school! Students, staff, and parents arrive, anticipating with excitement all the possibilities of what the day may bring. The halls are generally quiet early in the morning, … Continue reading Day 161 – Morning Calm at GEMS
FES Kindergarten Students Collaborate and Become Block Artists
Who would think that simply playing with unit blocks can translate into a deep understanding of math and science skills? The kindergarten children in Jenny Blackman’s classroom had fun last week building and creating with blocks, all the while applying math and science learning. They became block artists! Mrs. Blackman says, “My goal is to … Continue reading FES Kindergarten Students Collaborate and Become Block Artists
GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza
Target 1 - Student Centered Learning: FWSU students will engage in personalize learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving and creative learning opportunities. Action Step: Students will engage in personalized learning involving collaborative inquiry, problem solving, and creative learning opportunities. GEMS was privileged to have Professional Puppeteer Sarah Frechette conduct an Arts Mini-Residency with second graders during the final … Continue reading GEMS Students Show the Work of Community Helpers in Extravaganza
Student Learning Reaches New Heights at BFA High School
Target 2: Leadership in a Student Centered Learning Environment - FWSU will foster development of teacher & student leaders who provide innovative opportunities for local and global student-centered learning. Action Step - Develop learning habits, communication and problem-solving skills necessary for collaborative learning and leadership. Students at BFA Fairfax High School practice the BFA Essential Expectations of … Continue reading Student Learning Reaches New Heights at BFA High School
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