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“This Ain’t no Teen Tour… The Evolution of the FBRA International Field EXPERIENCE

Costa Rica, Outdoors, Service, Thoughts from Will Yeiser / Elizabeth Douglas

By Will Yeiser, Executive Director & Co-Founder From the day I started teaching middle school in 2002, I knew I had to create an international travel and immersion experience in a Spanish-speaking country that went beyond the confines of the traditional classroom. Most people wait until high school or college for some type of study […]

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FBRA at 15

School News, Thoughts from Will Yeiser / Elizabeth Douglas

By Will Yeiser, Executive Director & Co-Founder This year the French Broad River Academy (FBRA) celebrates its fifteenth year of building character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership. FBRA at 15 has served over 1,100 students and families since we opened our doors in 2009. Whether we are in the classroom,

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Service Learning at FBRA: What Are You Doing For Others?

Service, Thoughts from Will Yeiser / Will Yeiser

Will Yeiser, Executive Director Service learning has been woven into the curriculum at the French Broad River Academy since day one. We intentionally build opportunities into our weekly field lessons to fulfill our mission of building character and integrity for a lifetime of learning, service, and leadership, especially during the holiday season. Service has and

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