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The Learning Connection is a resource for families to expand their knowledge about the district's learning and teaching initiatives and operations, and offer a behind the scenes look into the classroom.

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Cooking up success: Blue Valley’s renovated FACS classrooms transform learning
Walking into a Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) classroom in Blue Valley, you might notice students buzzing with excitement, hear the chatter as they problem-solve how to prepare a new recipe or smell the aroma of ingredients melding together in the oven. This unique space might look like a kitchen, but it's much more than that — it's a classroom space where creativity, cooking and collaboration come together to create the perfect recipe for learning.
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“A piece of the puzzle”: How Blue Valley teachers are using data to support the whole student
Bright splashes of paint, scraps of construction paper and bits of cardboard scattered across the floor — it might look like the aftermath of an art project. But step into Melissa Molde’s science classroom, and you’ll quickly realize this creative chaos is all part of her data-driven approach to teaching.
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New Graduation credits prepare Blue Valley students for future success, focus on real-world skills
New Graduation credits prepare Blue Valley students for future success, focus on real-world skills
Scott Roberts, Blue Valley’s Executive Director of School Administration, and Leah Vomhof, Blue Valley Northwest’s Curriculum and Instruction Associate Principal, answer questions about the changes Blue Valley made to graduation requirements, the process behind the additional requirements and how these requirements benefit students.
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New assessment tool replaces longtime MAP tests
A new assessment taking the place of MAP (Measure of Academic Progress) testing has made evaluating data easier for teachers and decreased testing time for students, allowing for more focused instruction time. Blue Valley started using Fastbridge at the beginning of the 2023-24 school year. Fastbridge is an adaptive assessment, meaning it's tailored to each student. The test gets harder when students answer questions correctly and easier when students answer questions incorrectly.
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