In 1992-93 Isaac Dickson Elementary School joined the Foxfire Network of Teachers to become only one of two Foxfire elementary schools in the nation. Foxfire is a framework for teaching based largely on the educational ideals of Dewey, Pestalozzi, Montessori, Piaget, and others. The 11 Core Practices of Foxfire that have been developed by Foxfire teachers over the last 20 years serve as a framework for classroom instruction. We believe that these practices enhance the experiential theme of our school. Foxfire Core Practices 1.
Students learn best when they are interested in their own work.
The teacher is a guide and collaborator. The academic integrity of the work is clear 4. Students must be actively involved in the learning process 5. There is peer teaching, small group work, and teamwork. There is a connection between schoolwork and the real world.