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#AtOurCore: Meet Anette

Welcome back to another segment of #AtOurCore, where we chat with a member of our Fōmcore family and get to know them better. This week we sat down with Anette, who has been a part of our team for two years. Let’s get to know her a little bit better!

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Active Learning in the Era of Short Attention Spans

In a world filled with constant stimulation, capturing and maintaining attention in learning environments has become increasingly complex. Research shows that attention is not fixed. In passive environments, student focus naturally declines over time, and increased exposure to fast-paced digital media is linked to higher distractibility and reduced attentional control in teenagers. The issue is not that students cannot focus. It is that attention depends on how they are asked to engage.

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Meet Our Team in the South!

Serving the Southern Frontier, Mexico, and the Southern Plains, this team supports learning environments across the South Territory. Ashton Leffring and Cole Voss serve as Regional Directors, working closely with Eddie Fisher to bring fresh perspectives and a shared commitment to creating spaces where students can connect, engage, and belong.

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How Hallways Support Learning: Rethinking the Spaces In Between

When we picture learning environments, we often imagine classrooms. Desks, whiteboards, instruction, and structured lessons tend to define our understanding of where learning happens. But learning does not begin and end within four walls. Students move, think, process, connect, and regulate throughout the entire school building. One of the most overlooked spaces in that process is the hallway.

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Meet Our Team in the West!

From the Northwest to the Southwest, our team is here to support learning environments across the territory. Dave Diller and Charity Brock serve as Regional Directors, working closely with Sara Cope to support the West and keep projects moving smoothly.

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From Desks to Dynamic Spaces: The Evolution of School Furniture

Picture a classroom from the early 1900s. Cast-iron desks bolted to the floor. Each seat attached to the writing surface behind it. Students lined up in rows, facing forward, hands folded, eyes on the teacher. In these spaces, students were not seen as individual learners. They were treated as identical parts of a whole, expected to move in sync, think alike, and follow a single path through education...

FŌM25 Recap

As we close out the FŌM25 season, we reflect on an incredible summer of service, teamwork, and impact. This year we had the privilege of playing it forward for Annie Mondragon, the Barton family, McDowell County Schools, the Woerner family, World Orphans, and Kids’ Food Basket in honor of Rose.

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FŌM25 Playoff Game: Kids' Food Basket Honoring Rose Sturgis

From August 25th-August 29th, our team is playing for Kids’ Food Basket in honor of Rose Sturgis, a beloved member of our FAMcore team in the Lakeshore Sewing Department who passed away in February 2025. Rose had a deep passion for ensuring children never went hungry and we are honored to play this final week of FŌM25 in her memory.

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FŌM25 Weeks 13-16: World Orphans

From July 28–August 22, our team is #PlayingItForward for World Orphans. World Orphans' mission is to equip, inspire, and mobilize the church to care for orphans and vulnerable children.

Classroom Strategies For Diverse Minds Pt 4

Classroom Strategies for Diverse Minds

The Neurodiversity Series – Part 4

Every learner brings a unique set of strengths, needs, and preferences into the classroom. For neurodivergent students, including those with ADHD, autism, dyslexia, and other cognitive differences, traditional classrooms often fall short of providing the flexibility and support they need to thrive. Creating an inclusive classroom means moving beyond awareness and taking action.

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FŌM25 Weeks 9-12: The Woerner Family

From June 30–July 25, our team is #PlayingItForward for the Woerner family—Mike, Eva, and Ozzy. In late 2024, Mike was diagnosed with stage 4 small bowel adenocarcinoma, a rare form of cancer that develops in the small intestine. Since then, the Woerners have been adjusting to a new reality—supporting Mike through treatment and working through the many changes that come with it.

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FŌM25 Weeks 5-8: McDowell County Schools

From June 2–27, our team is #PlayingItForward for McDowell County Schools. The county was hit by major flooding in February 2025, causing extensive damage and prompting school closures. Through it all, the district stayed focused on connection, care, and helping the community move forward.

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Understanding Every Learner

The Neurodiversity Series – Part 3

In today's learning environments, it is more important than ever to acknowledge the diverse needs of learners. Neurodiversity challenges the traditional model of education that treats all students as if they learn in the same way. It means seeing each learner not as a diagnosis or a set of challenges, but as an individual with unique strengths, needs, and ways of engaging with the world. When educators shift their mindset in this way, they create space for deeper connection, stronger engagement, and meaningful growth for every student.

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The Power of Inclusive Education

The Neurodiversity Series – Part 2

Inclusive education isn’t just a teaching method. It is a mindset rooted in the belief that every student deserves access to high-quality learning, no matter their background, identity, or ability. When we build environments that support all learners, we’re not only meeting their academic needs but also contributing to more compassionate and equitable communities.

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FŌM25 Weeks 1-4: The Barton Family

From May 5–30, our team is #PlayingItForward for the Barton family—Bill, Marci, Sydney, and Lucas. Lucas was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy (DMD) when he was five and a half years old. DMD is a severe, progressive genetic disorder that causes muscle degeneration and weakness due to the absence of dystrophin, a protein that helps keep muscle cells intact.

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