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A popular word right now in the education and clinical world is “emotional social learning (SEL).” The definition of SEL is the process whereby children and adults develop essential social and emotional skills, knowledge, and attitudes related to 5 things: Recognizing one’s emotions and values as well as one’s strengths and limitations Managing emotions and [...]

Join Fusion Huntington Beach’s fabulous math teacher, Michelle this summer for a math camp that will help us explore math like never before! We will use fun activities and food to break down different equations and concepts from Algebra and Geometry, which will make them easier to understand and remember.  If you would like to get a [...]

As a parent, what does it mean when an educator or therapist says your child lacks “executive functioning” skills? It’s a term that is commonly being thrown around, but many do not understand what it truly means. According to Cooper-Kahn and Dietzel (2008), executive functioning can be defined in the following way: “The executive functions [...]

Arts and music feature prominently at all of our Fusion campuses. From time to time, we like to showcase our students’ artistic talents in a community event.

Like movies? Then join Fusion’s Summer Film Camp! Fusion Huntington Beach teachers, Chad and Vosgan will give you the basics of what goes into making a movie (especially the good ones) and work with students in creating a movie of our own. Along the way, we’ll break down scenes from the students’ favorite movies and [...]

Fusion San Diego said good-bye to our first graduate a few weeks back. One of our teachers reflects on his teaching experience with Spencer… I had the privilege of teaching Spencer at the end of his high school career and it was such a joy. I heard many stories from other teachers on how much [...]

Here at Fusion Academy, our goal is to foster a one-on-one, lasting relationship with our students. We are more than just teachers, we are mentors who go the extra mile to help our students reach their full potential. We don’t tell them how or what to think; we give them the skills to think for [...]

 I was recently connected with Rebekah Tayebi, a therapist who has worked with adolescents, young adults, and families for the last ten years. She was delighted to announce to me the launch of her own coaching services—Satya Family Coaching—solely focusing on young women and their families (Rebekah@satyafamilycoaching.com ) Rebekah takes a holistic approach in her [...]

Fusion’s Founder, Michelle Rose Gilman, was recently interviewed by Taylor Baldwin on PrimeTime to talk about how Fusion’s alternative school model is transforming education and helping its students succeed.

Soon it will be National Eating Disorder Awareness Week (Feb. 24th- March 2nd). “I don’t know anyone with an eating disorder,” you may say. Chances are, you are wrong; eating disorders are more common than you may think. Do you know anyone with autism? As of 2011 there were 3.6 million Americans diagnosed with autism, [...]