Franklin's Helen Keller Elementary School Celebrates LOVE Keller Day, STEM Day

Superintendent Lucas Giguere and Principal Keri Busavage are pleased to share that Helen Keller Elementary School students recently participated in two engaging events — LOVE Keller Day and STEM Day — that brought students together to celebrate neurodiversity, build connections across grade levels, and explore the wonders of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM).

"Helen Keller Elementary School continues to foster a learning environment that values inclusivity, curiosity and innovation," said Superintendent Giguere. "Through events like LOVE Keller Day and STEM Day, students are empowered to build meaningful connections and explore the world around them in exciting and engaging ways."

Fifth-grade teacher Wendy Greenstein takes a selfie with Helen Keller Elementary School students on LOVE Keller Day. Students in Wendy Greenstein's class partnered with Donna Grady's Kindergarten class and added a splash of color to black and white brains. (Photo Courtesy Franklin Public Schools)

LOVE Keller Day

During LOVE Keller Day, students sported tie-dye shirts to recognize Neurodiversity Week, embracing the idea that no two people are alike. Students in partnered classes joined together to share how they learn best, discuss their passions and enjoy reading their favorite stories with their buddies.

LOVE Keller Day events are held throughout the year to create opportunities for students to connect with partner classes across grade levels. The students participate in team-building activities that foster kindness, awareness and acceptance while engaging in meaningful discussions about Keller's Core Values: Caring, Inclusive, Intelligent, Respectful and Unique.

"These celebrations help our students build relationships, develop empathy, and recognize the strengths that make each of us unique," said Principal Busavage. "Seeing our students embrace these values and create a supportive school community is inspiring."

STEM Day

As part of STEM Day, Helen Keller Elementary School welcomed Franklin High School Math and Science National Honor Society members to lead students in a series of hands-on, standards-aligned STEM activities. Across four interactive centers, Kindergarten to fifth-grade students explored key scientific and engineering concepts through engaging, inquiry-based challenges.

Key learning experiences included:

Magnetism: Students investigated how magnets interact, how magnetic fields change with additional magnets, and the real-world applications of magnetism in technology and engineering.

Spaghetti Engineering: Students experimented with structural design and strength using spaghetti and marshmallows, testing how to balance forces and improve stability.

Geometry Bingo: Students identified and classified shapes and explored geometric properties, including perimeter calculations.

Straw Shapes: Students analyzed different angle types to strengthen their problem-solving skills.

"Our students loved working alongside high school mentors and engaging in STEM challenges that sparked curiosity and critical thinking," said Principal Busavage. "These activities reinforced classroom learning and encouraged collaboration, perseverance and creative problem-solving."

Additional photos of STEM activities can be found on the school district page ->

https://41518511.hs-sites.com/franklins-helen-keller-elementary-school-celebrates-love-keller-day-stem-day 

4H Alarm Robotics: Stem Newsletter for February 2025

Issue 12: February 4th 2025

Dear readers,

We are excited to share these STEM activities and updates with you!

ALARM Stop Motion Animation Workshop | Hanson Public Library

ALARM Robotics will be hosting a LEGO Stop Motion Animation Workshop for Grades 3-8 on Friday, February 21 from 10:00 to 11:30 AM at the Hanson Public Library. Participants will learn the basics of stop motion animation, which include storyboarding, setting up the frame, frame rate, and focus. LEGOs, minifigs, backdrops, and art supplies will be provided to help participants create their animations. Participants will need a phone with the Stop Motion Studio app installed to participate.

Pong Programming: 3 Day STEM Camp Tickets | Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

The Pong Programming STEM camp will be held from Wednesday, February 19th to Friday, February 21st from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Attleboro Industrial Museum. Students aged 14 and older will develop early coding skills by learning to program the arcade game Pong. Attendance for all three days is mandatory, and a $15 deposit is required for registration due to limited space.

Women in STEM: Block Coding Tickets | Attleboro Area Industrial Museum

Celebrate International Women and Girls in Science Day by recognizing Countess Ada Lovelace, the first computer programmer, on Tue, Feb 11, 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM at the Attleboro Industrial Museum. During this workshop, participants aged 12 and up will work with Scratch to create their own calculation machine using block code, learning the basics of computer programming. A Scratch account is required, and space is limited; registration and a $5 deposit are necessary.

Free Robotics Workshop Foxborough MA

Moonpreneur invites you and your child to a free in-person robotics workshop on Saturday, February 22nd at 11:00 AM EST in Foxborough, MA. This workshop is designed for children aged 7-14 to engage in hands-on robotics and coding activities. Multiple time slots are available based on age groups, and participants need to bring a laptop for the workshop. Registration is required due to limited space.

Design a Garden City with Amy Chiu at the Boston Public Market

On Friday, February 21 at 10:30am, Amy Chiu, a Harvard x UC Berkeley Learning Designer, will be leading a workshop to build your own Garden City out of cardboard & recycled materials at the Boston Public Market. The event focuses on exploring community design and creating more "greenery for good." Participants will transform overlooked spaces into thriving plant havens, understand the impact of flora & fauna on our world, and come up with innovative garden ideas. The workshop includes creating prototypes of Garden Cities using cardboard & recycled materials

Introduction to Engineering Plastic Filters with the YES Team

This webinar will guide students in understanding the environmental impact of plastics on marine ecosystems and local communities, while empowering them to engineer practical filters to reduce plastic waste. The webinar will be on Thursday, February 13, 7 - 8pm.

Mad Science Presents | Bridgewater Public Library

Come join this Mad Science show that promises thrilling demonstrations with a BOOMing finale! "Don't Try This at Home" features experiments that aren't suitable for kids to replicate at home, which make for an exciting display to watch!

Buildwave - STEM Workshop for Kids | Morrill Memorial Library Norwood

Experience a high-energy, hands-on building program with Buildwave® that feels like a video game! Kids and parents will create projects with materials like Lego® and PlusPlus®, guided by dynamic animations and music. This immersive workshop encourages creativity and collaboration, making it perfect for family bonding. Note: Caregivers must participate alongside their kids. The workshop is February 22nd, 11am to 12pm.

Sketching Science: The Basics of Nature-based Illustration - Community Libraries of Providence

The Audubon Society of Rhode Island will host a workshop featuring preserved specimens to showcase the diversity and beauty of the natural world. Participants will learn about animal features, how to capture them in art, and the value of scientific sketching over photos. This class is designed for children and youth ages 10 and up. No artistic background is needed, just an interest in wildlife and drawing. Registration is encouraged.

Grand Canyons on the Moon Were Made in a Matter of Minutes

Scientists have discovered new lunar canyons that offer insights into the moon's geological history and potential resources for future missions.

Keep building!

Alarm Robotics

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kids CAN change the world…

Authored by Vansh Mookim

Erin & Meg share their excitement as the opening the Children's Museum of Franklin gets closer (audio)

FM #1371 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 1371 in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with the founders of the Children’s Museum of Franklin; Meg Hagen and Erin Gallagher. 

Meg and Erin fill us in on their Franklin story, the idea for the museum, started as a mobile museum to help build interest and prove the concept would work. They are getting closer to opening their physical space on Cottage St (former Agway building). 

• You hear the excitement mounting as the building nears completion 

• Fundraising is still important, there are many ways to provide financial support 

• There is a free mobile museum scheduled for Patriot Place on Feb 23 from 10 AM to 5 PM

• Opportunities to volunteer will open in a few weeks

 

The show notes contain links to their web page where you can view the architectural renderings of what the museum will look like as well as to contribute.

The recording runs about 38 minutes. Let’s listen to my conversation with Erin & Meg. Audio link -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1371-update-on-the-childrens-museum-of-franklin-02-04-25/

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Franklin Children’s Museum -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/ 

Events -> https://www.childrensmuseumfranklin.org/events 

Prior recording (Jan 2024) 

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2024/01/the-childrens-museum-of-franklin-to.html

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Erin & Meg share their excitement as the opening the Children's Museum of Franklin gets closer (audio)

Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School (BFCCPS) announced today (May 11, 2023) that it has been recognized as a 2022-23 Project Lead The Way (PLTW) Distinguished School. It is one of 212 middle schools across the U.S. to receive this honor for providing broad access to transformative learning experiences for students through PLTW Gateway. PLTW is a nonprofit organization that serves millions of PreK-12 students and teachers in schools across the U.S.  

“When BFCCPS expanded our STEM program was a new feature of our school. Project Lead the Way has been a wonderful addition to our curriculum that has helped define the space and program, inspiring students to work creatively to solve complex challenges, and embrace the best aspects of a classical approach to education.” - Joe Perna, BFCCPS Head of School

The PLTW Distinguished School recognition honors schools committed to increasing student access, engagement, and achievement in their PLTW programs. To be eligible for the designation, BFCCPS had to meet a variety of criteria such as a certain percentage of the student body participating in PLTW Gateway, participate in two or more units during their time at school, offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit at each grade level, and have strategies in place to ensure equitable access to students.

• Have more than 50 percent of the student body participating during the 2021-22 school year
• Have 25 percent of students advancing to high school participate in two or more units during their time at the school
• Offer at least one PLTW Gateway unit at each grade level
• Have strategies in place that support reasonably proportional representation with regard to race, ethnicity, poverty, and/or gender

Research shows that the middle grades play a pivotal role in influencing high school, college, and career success. During this transitional time, it’s crucial to provide students with access to relevant, engaging, and real-world learning experiences that illuminate the range of career paths and possibilities available to them. Whether designing an automated robotics system or solving a mysterious disease outbreak, PLTW Gateway students engage in critical and creative thinking, build teamwork skills, and develop a passion for and confidence in STEM subjects.

“We are proud to recognize the Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School for their commitment to providing students with exceptional educational experiences while ensuring equitable access to PLTW programs,” said Dr. David Dimmett, PLTW President and CEO. "We congratulate them on this achievement and celebrate their important work empowering students with the knowledge and skills to succeed, not only in STEM subjects, but also more generally in life and career."

Nine students in our Grade Eight program will be representing BFCCPS in a Project Lead the Way Showcase on May 19th at the Reggie Lewis Center in Boston. Three teams all created their own Apps on MIT App Inventor to show to industry experts. Students are now in the process of creating a tri fold board to explain their design process. This is a huge event with over 1,000 students. 

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School is part of a community of PreK-12 schools, colleges and universities, and corporate and philanthropic partners across the country united around a passion for providing students with inspiring, engaging, and empowering learning opportunities. For more information about PLTW’s recognition program, visit pltw.org.   

BFCCPS Receives National Recognition for Commitment to Empowering Students

About Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School

The Benjamin Franklin Classical Charter Public School's mission is to assist parents in their role as primary educators of their children by providing students with a classical academic education coupled with sound character development and community service. Our mission is supported by four distinct, yet interconnected pillars that provide for a collaborative, rigorous education for all students. These pillars guide, direct and define the school in all it does. For more information visit our website at www.bfccps.org 

About Project Lead The Way (PLTW)

Project Lead The Way (PLTW) is a mission-driven organization that is transforming the learning experience for millions of PreK-12 students and thousands of teachers across the U.S. PLTW empowers students to develop in-demand, transportable knowledge and skills through pathways in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. PLTW’s teacher training and resources support teachers as they engage their students in real-world learning. Approximately 12,200 elementary, middle, and high schools in all 50 states and the District of Columbia offer PLTW programs. For more information on Project Lead The Way, visit pltw.org.

Tri-County RVTHS Students Present at NASA in Houston; 2 teams selected as semi-finalists

The Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School District is pleased to announce two of the six teams that participated in this year's NASA HUNCH Program were selected as semi-finalists. The NASA HUNCH Program allows vocational students to help develop important features and hardware for the International Space Station (ISS). Each year a set of approximately ten issues that could help astronauts live more functionally or aid in the scientific and engineering capabilities on the ISS are presented in September. Students select an issue, form teams, and work together on a solution. All juniors in the Engineering Program participate. (www.hunchdesign.com)

The students in the NASA HUNCH Program work with mentors, college professors, national companies, engineers from NASA, and other organizations to help hone their ideas. In addition, each student is encouraged to include their work with NASA on their resume. The students' fresh perspective, time, and energy assists the Research and Integration Office out of the Johnson Space Center. This year each student who presented in Houston received a personalized recommendation letter to assist their future endeavors.

Students worked to provide a preliminary design review in February. After this review, teams refine their ideas and have a critical design review which typically takes place in New Jersey. The finalists are invited to the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX, to present to NASA and anyone interested. This year sixty teams from around the country were invited to Houston to present.

Thomas Ford (Millis), Timothy Harrington (North Attleboro), Joshua Shockley (Wrentham), and Cory George (Seekonk) were finalists with the mockup of a Destiny module built for transport they created. The Destiny module is the primary research laboratory on the ISS. Destiny's research allows scientists to understand our world better and prepare for future space missions. The students were tasked with researching materials within budgeting constraints and creating a mockup to show how the traveling module would assemble and disassemble for easy transport. The team considered structural elements that would be safe for the public to view, interact with, and fit on a flatbed truck.

Nicholas Aguiar (Seekonk), Zachary Blenkhorn (Medway), Joseph Cady (Plainville), and Aidan Juhl (Millis) worked together to create Magnetic Boots for Space X Human Landing System. These boots would allow the astronauts to walk on the outside of the ship instead of floating, which would enable them to maneuver themselves with their feet and carry items with their hands, similar to how they would work on Earth. "We learned you won't get anything done on the first try- it won't be perfect," commented Nicholas Aguiar of Seekonk when asked about the design process.

The teams traveled to Houston to present their projects to NASA in April. The students agreed that having the opportunity to pitch their idea to NASA and "pick the brains of such a knowledgeable group" were highlights of their trip. The students will now wait to hear from NASA to see if their idea will move forward in the design process.

 

L-R: Kristen Magas (teacher-North Attleboro), Timothy Harrington (North Attleboro), Joshua Shockley (Wrentham), Thomas Ford (Millis), Aidan Juhl (Millis),  Joseph Cady (Plainville), Zachary Blenkhorn (Medway), Nicholas Aguiar (Seekonk), Jeffrey McCall (Teacher-Rehoboth)

“We live in the hub of the robotics universe”

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"The site of a long-vacant drug manufacturing plant on Otis Street is getting a new life.

Amazon.com Inc. announced plans on Wednesday to construct a $40 million Amazon Robotics Innovation Hub at the former AstraZeneca site at 50 Otis St. and bring 200 new jobs to town. The 35,000-square-foot facility will be in addition to the Amazon Robotics facility in North Reading that will together serve as the e-commerce giant’s epicenter of robotics innovation.

“We are going to completely re-do that site,” said Tye Brady, Amazon Robotics chief technologist, in a phone interview with the Daily News. “I can guarantee it’s going to be a world-class, state-of-the-art facility.”

The innovation hub will feature corporate offices, research and development labs and manufacturing space. The new location will allow Amazon Robotics to grow its engineering, manufacturing, support and test teams in the state. Crews will design, build, program and ship robots all under the same roof that will improve delivery speeds for customers around the world, said Brady."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)

https://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20191106/amazon-to-build-robotics-innovation-hub-at-former-astrazeneca-site-in-westborough

This is good news. There are robotics groups in local schools. There is also the robotics group that has moved into the Red Brick School to utilize that facility for their robotics activities.

For more info about 4H Alarm Robotics 2079 visit their page   https://www.alarmrobotics.com/

"The Alarm 2079 robotics team is a competitive high school robotics team"

Tri-County Regional's Summer STEAM Camp Now Accepting Registrations

Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School's summer camp program, "Tri-County Summer STEAM Camp" is now accepting registrations.

Tri-County's licensed teachers use their industry expertise to teach campers about everything from Engineering Technology to Cosmetology. During the week-long camps, students will learn how to program a video game, build like an engineer, or cook like a chef. These creative activities allow campers to refine valuable STEAM (science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics) skills during the summer months.

Tri-County Steam Camp

"Experiencing life at camp has profound positive effects on children and is the perfect time to enjoy activities of interest while continuing to learn," said Jean George, Director of Vocational Education at Tri-County. "Tri-County Summer STEAM Camp offers campers opportunities to have fun and become familiar with various career pathways in innovative and engaging ways."

Tri-County camps include: Art Adventures Camp, Cosmetology Camp, Cyber Camp, "Hey Mom and Dad, Let Me Cook Dinner!" Camp, Kerbal Space Program Camp, and Robots, Robots, Everywhere Camp. Full camp descriptions are available on the high school's website. Camps will be offered in five, one-week sessions beginning on July 9th and ending on August 3rd. The cost of each camp is $210.
Enrollment in each program is limited to students entering grades 6, 7, and 8 in September 2018. Students living in the Tri-County District are given preference for enrollment. Early registration is highly recommended as the camps are expected to fill up. All programs are subject to adequate enrollment.

A completed registration form and payment in full must be received in order to be registered. To learn more or to register, visit www.tri-county.us/summercamps.

Tri-County RVTHS, located at 147 Pond Street in Franklin, is a recipient of the High Schools That Work Gold Achievement Award and serves the communities of Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham.

School Committee Recap - April 10, 2018

This is the summary of the School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, April 10, 2018.

Acknowledgement of the tragic passing of FHS senior Jack Sewell and support for students available.

Work on the high school field concession stand will begin soon and appropriate preparation are being taken to minimize disruption. Superintendent Ahern distributed a letter to the community later in the week and that letter was shared here.
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2018/04/franklin-public-schools-concession.html  

Superintendent Ahern's report to the community can be found online
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fk6ZJwGggl1juIOdMYAxI4a_OdBXWbYM/view?usp=sharing

In the Discussion - Action section of the meeting, the School Committee formally approved the budget for Fiscal Year 2019. The budget is scheduled for review by the Finance Committee (6:00 PM - Apr 24) before going to the Town Council for their cursory hearings and vote.

Dr Joyce Edwards presented an update on STEM and digital learning. The presentation copy is shared here. Photos of the presentation pages can be found on the live reported notes below.

STEM and Digital Update 04/10/18 from Franklin Matters

An update on School Safety was presented. Franklin Police Sgt. Mark Manocchio joined Peter light and Sara Ahern for this presentation and discussion. The presentation and discussion focus on the overall process. It was (as most security discussions are right to be) light on details. The coordination and collaboration of the many parties is good. They also conduct a review and make adjustments after each incident. This is as much as can reasonably be expected for a public forum. Revealing more than this is not a good practice.

(Note: the safety presentation has not yet been made available on the Schools webpage. I did capture photos of each page and they can be viewed in the School safety link below)

My notes reported live during the meeting can be found here:

• Live Reporting: Consent Agenda through to Closing
• Live Reporting: Discussion - Action Items
• Live Reporting: School Safety Update
• Live Reporting: Stem and Digital Learning
• Live Reporting: School Committee - April 10, 2018

Dr Joyce Edwards presented an update on STEM and digital learning

In the News: STEM learning at the YMCA; snow/ice budget status; candidates for new DESE commissioner

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"STEM learning doesn’t usually come to mind when thinking about the YMCA, but in Franklin, they’re changing the rules. 

The Bernon Family Branch of the Hockomock Area YMCA is taking a stab at STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) with a new technology lab, club and after-school program. 

“We saw an opportunity to take a lead,” said Executive Director Scott Martin. “We found a way to offer this to kids who did not have access to it before.” 

With programming to 3D print design, the YMCA’s tech lab is a vibrant place to keep the mind engaged, but still have fun."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180116/franklin-ymca-branch-debuts-stem-program

"With two months remaining in the winter season, snow and ice budgets from nearby municipalities are being chipped away because of the persistent cold. 

Though all towns have access to emergency funds in the events of the budget runs dry, the monetary concern is still there. 

Franklin
Total: $950,000
Spent: $500,000
Remaining: About $400,000 

“It’s New England, we’ve come to expect this,” said Deputy Town Administrator Jaime Hellen. “Our team is prepared and we’re ready to tackle any challenge. We’ll just have to wait and see what happens.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180116/snow-ice-budgets-melting-away

"The superintendent and receiver of the Lawrence school system and educators from New York and Texas are the finalists to become the next education commissioner in Massachusetts, the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education announced Monday. 

Lawrence receiver Jeff Riley, Penny Schwinn, chief deputy commissioner of academics for the Texas Education Agency, and Angélica Infante-Green, deputy commissioner of the Office of Instructional Support P-12 in New York State Education Department, will be interviewed next week by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. 

The board hopes to recommend a candidate to Education Secretary James Peyser later this month.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20180116/state-three-finalists-for-education-commissioner

Information meeting Oct 5 for Destination Imagination

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"An information meeting about Destination Imagination (DI) in Franklin will be held on Oct. 5, 7 p.m., in the pre-school room at the Franklin YMCA, 45 Forge Hill Road, Franklin, to learn more about DI and all that the program has to offer children. 

Franklin Destination Imagination is a 501c3 non-profit organization that operates this after school enrichment program open to all kids from 2nd grade through high school in Franklin. 

Also check out www.destinationimagination.org.

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required) 
http://franklin.wickedlocal.com/news/20170926/time-to-sign-up-for-destination-imagination-in-franklin

Destination Imagination Twitter image

"the problem-solving that goes along with a mission to Mars"

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"When Sunita Williams was growing up in Needham, NASA’s space shuttle program, construction of an orbital lab and trips to the moon figured large in the future astronaut’s imagination. 

It’s different for young people now, she says. For them, the shuttle program is old school, the International Space Station (ISS) is an orbital fixture zooming around the earth 16 times a day, and dreams of moon trips have been replaced by imagining trips to — and even colonization of — a more distant frontier: Mars. 

This idea of an attainable Mars is at the center of the Netflix documentary “The Mars Generation,” which is among the films scheduled for screening at the 26th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival starting this weekend."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170728/astronaut-franklin-teen-to-appear-at-woods-hole-film-festival

Article posted earlier:
http://www.franklinmatters.org/2017/07/yeah-its-habitat-but-its-really-just.html

Home page for The Mars Generation

The IMDB page for The Mars Generation   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333096/

"Yeah, it’s a habitat. But it’s really just a box." (video)

From the Milford Daily News, articles of interest for Franklin:

"Josh Rich is a self-described “space nerd”– has been since before he could read – and his passion could one day be something for which astronauts heading to Mars will be grateful. 

That’s because the recent Franklin High School graduate has his sights set on helping get people comfortably to and settled on the red planet, Earth’s closest neighbor. 

Already, Rich is among a group of space visionaries NASA is calling “The Mars Generation,” and he is prominently featured in the recently released Netflix film of the same name. 

“It was filmed two summers ago, when I last went to Space Camp,” said Rich, adding that most films normally take about 18 months to two years to complete."

Continue reading the article online (subscription may be required)
http://www.milforddailynews.com/news/20170710/franklin-student-featured-on-netflix-film

Home page for The Mars Generation

The IMDB page for The Mars Generation   http://www.imdb.com/title/tt6333096/

Digital Learning Committee and Science/STEM Presentations

The documents scheduled for presentation and discussion at the Franklin, MA School Committee meeting on Tuesday, May 9, 2017.

Digital Learning Committee - 5/09/17 from Franklin Matters

Science/STEM Program and Instruction from Franklin Matters

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— Sully The Husky ASMS (@sullythehusky) May 10, 2017