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The Next Phase of Fuse RI
The Next Phase of Fuse RI At Highlander Institute, we strive to learn, grow, and expand our own understanding of what is necessary to create a better student experience for learners and families – in Rhode Island and beyond. Over the years, as we have expanded our expertise around blended learning strategies, personalized learning practices,…
Read MoreHighlights from Fuse Fest 2019
Highlights from Fuse Fest 2019 When there’s no script, pioneers write one. When there’s no path, pioneers clear the brush. When the road is blocked, pioneers create a detour. Crystal Monteiro, Fuse RI Cohort 4 Class Speaker Last month, we recognized the hard work and passion of our graduating fellows from three Fuse Fellowship programs.…
Read MoreFuse RI Alumni Tour: Darshell Silva
Fuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Darshell Silva The Fuse Alumni Tour is back in 2019! We’re visiting alumni from Cohorts 1-3 around the state to catch up with them in their current roles and spotlight their work. Follow the hashtag #FuseRIAlumniTour for more updates. Darshell Silva is the Librarian at Quidnessett Elementary in North Kingstown,…
Read MoreFuse MA Enters Year 2
Fuse MA Enters Year 2 Fuse MA kicked off Year 2 of our first cohort with a summer Boot Camp on July 25 & 26th. The 17 fellows gathered to prepare for a new school year of blended and personalized learning strategies, resource sharing, coaching, and cross-district collaboration. Fellows are all full time educators from…
Read MoreCoaching Advice from a Fuse Fellow
Coaching Advice from a Fuse Fellow Val Seveney teaches Grade 1 at Melville Elementary School in Portsmouth, RI. She is a Cohort 4 Fuse Fellow supporting Jamestown Public Schools. Be sure to follow her on Twitter @ValSeveney! During Year 1 of the Fuse Fellowship, we ask Fellows to complete Monthly Missions, assignments that may consist…
Read MoreCelebrating our First Ever #FuseFellowChat
Celebrating our First Ever #FuseFellowChat Last Tuesday, February 6, 2018, marked our first ever cross-Fellowship Twitter chat. Using the hashtag #FuseFellowChat, the evening brought together Fellows, point-people, and other educators influenced by the 4 Fellowship programs across the country that are utilizing the Fuse model. These include: Fuse RI, our flagship program founded in 2014…
Read MoreFuse RI Alumni Tour: Jessie Butash
Fuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Jessie Butash The Fuse Alumni Tour continues in 2018! We’re visiting Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 alumni around the state to catch up with them in their current roles and spotlight their work. Follow the hashtag #FuseRIAlumniTour for more updates. Jessie Butash is the Middle School Principal & Director of…
Read MoreFuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Heather Neil
Fuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Heather Neil The Fuse Alumni Tour continues in 2018! We’re visiting Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 alumni around the state to catch up with them in their current roles and spotlight their work. Follow the hashtag #FuseRIAlumniTour for more updates. Heather Neil is the Blended/Personalized Learning Coach for the Woonsocket Education…
Read MoreFuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Tracey Kareemo
Fuse RI Alumni Tour Spotlight: Tracey Kareemo The Fuse Alumni Tour continues in 2018! We’re visiting Cohort 1 and Cohort 2 alumni around the state to catch up with them in their current roles and spotlight their work. Follow the hashtag #FuseRIAlumniTour for more updates. Tracey Kareemo teaches Grades 4 at Nathanael Greene Elementary School…
Read MoreIn the News: ABLE OC Fellowship
In the News: ABLE OC Fellowship In the spring of 2017, the Diocese of Orange County California launched its Advancing Blended Learning Education Fellowship. Known as ABLE OC, this program adapts Fuse RI’s statewide model by instead matching Fellows with partner schools within the diocese. Bringing ABLE OC to life is the vision of…
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