Fanwood Life Magazine Fanwood Life Magazine - Fall 2018 | Page 17

Center For Exploration
and Creative
Learning
CECL
The CECL opened less than a year
ago, but it has already proven to be a
valuable platform for student learning
across all departments, content areas,
and modes of expression.
Throughout the year, the CECL
promoted literacy through many
different initiatives that inspired
deeper learning and engaged
students. As part of one integrated
STEAM/literacy project, students
created dioramas using our 3D
printer and collectively printed
over 100 objects! 
Students also participated in the school-
wide Hour of Reading. This led to an
incredible 1258% increase in library
circulation during the first few months
The CECL also gave students the
of 2018 alone! 
chance to study energy through
interdisciplinary, creative learning
(through STEM, art, PE, and regular
classroom activities) and to explore
environmental sustainability through
composting, hydroponics, gardening
and even filmmaking. 
The CECL was also home to two
installations developed by the Diversity,
Equity, & Inclusion Committee. In
February, the Committee created a
Black History Museum. Every one of
Elementary classes utilized virtual
reality equipment to “visit” multiple
our students participated in this event, habitats and learn about the
and it received highly favorable environment. 
feedback from staff and students alike. 
The Museum was then followed by
the “Women’s ‘Herstory’ Gallery”,
in March. These events
demonstrated the potential for the
CECL to promote diversity within
our community and provide
engagement with historical and
current topics.
The year concluded with a school-wide
variety show, including performances
of The Wizard of Oz and other musical
and dance-based acts. 
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