innovate the core: farmington's R&D journey
When people say the education system is working I ask, "Who is it working for?"
Dr. Kelly Coffin, Assistant Superintendent
authenticity showcase
On May 22, 2024 Farmington Public Schools hosted their first annual authentic learning showcase! Over 100 participants attended to hear the inspirational stories from educators on the Investigations team, and celebrate the small wins in transforming learning in Farmington. Click here to learn more about the sample transformations.
students and EDUCATORS voice a shift in learning
Zoe describes her redesigned 5th grade Math experience.
“The Bee Project was the first time I realized how much of an impact I have on the environment. We were learning decimals, but you didn’t think this was a math class. I just thought about how I was helping the environment.”
Ron and Nicole discuss how this work brings the FPS Learner Profile to Life in the classroom.
“This work makes learning real, it makes it authentic, it makes students care about it, it makes it meaningful. This work gives me faith in what I am teaching, and it gives students faith in what they are learning because they can see it in the real world.”
Dawn shares how authentic learning sparks excitement for her and her students.
“This work has been eye-opening. Now I give kids an opportunity to think outside the four walls of our classroom. We have such a rich classroom conversation. It’s so different than hoping kids raise their hands.”