Tri-County RVTHS’ Early Education Program Excited to Welcome New Group of Children This Fall

Hands-on education is a critical part of vocational high schools and while the Tri-County Children’s Center continuing to operate during the pandemic is dependent on the Department of Public Health’s approval, we are hoping to welcome a new group of children at our center.

The Early Education Program prepares high school students for various careers working with young children. The ability to work directly with preschool children within the on-campus facility located in Tri-County Regional High School in Franklin at 147 Pond Street allows students to acquire skills and confidence in teaching.

Tri-County Children’s Center is led by three highly qualified teachers in the Tri-County Early Education Program and assisted by students in the Early Education Major. The Preschool sessions are Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 8:50 to 11:20 a.m. for the three-day program. Class size is limited to 30 children and tuition is $36.00* per week (*subject to change).

Placement is limited to the residents of the 11 towns within the Tri-County District, Franklin, Medfield, Medway, Millis, Norfolk, North Attleboro, Plainville, Seekonk, Sherborn, Walpole, and Wrentham. Admission is decided through a random draw which will take place on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Names not selected in the drawing will be placed on a waiting list.

Due to the COIVD-19 Pandemic, registration and information sessions will be held virtually this year. Registration begins on Monday, January 24th. Applications will be accepted through Thursday, March 3, 2022. Registration is limited to children who are at least 3 years of age by September 15, 2022. Enrollment is limited to two years or part of two years for the preschool program, as long as the child is age eligible. 

For more information about Tri-County’s Preschool Registration, please visit https://tri-county.us/tri-county-childrens-center/  

 

Hands-on Learning is An Integral Part of Vocational High School

Recap: Board of Health approves change to septic bylaw, will look at mask requirements and encouraging vaccinations

Quick Recap:

• Meeting in hybrid format, board members remote, staff and some public in person at Municipal building, other public also remote
• Public hearing on change to septic regulations to better protect current and future homeowners from system failures.
• State regulations had changed no longer permitting tanks sizes less than 1000; clarification on the need to replace is NOT due to this change but WHEN and if the system failed. 
• After discussion change was approved. Health Director Cathleen Liberty to work on language to better explain the change and requirements.
• Multiple other items of regular business conducted. Vaccine clinic for youth scheduled, nurse visits and action increasing; Winter St property being readied for demolition but actual permit not yet pulled;
• Citizen comment on the lack of a mask mandate given the rise in COVID cases will bring about a meeting to review the topic and enforcement (which is really the key issue) before the regularly scheduled Feb meeting.

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As with most meetings in this pandemic period, I took my notes via Twitter while I attended the meeting via the Zoom conf bridge. 

 

The Twitter hashtag #BoH0105 can be found online The thread begins with  

https://twitter.com/FranklinMatters/status/1478848864769744903 

Photos captured during the meeting can be found in one album ->

https://photos.app.goo.gl/XijcFXGiDFFRxU3u8

• About to begin reporting on the Board of Health meeting, #boh0105
• Agenda doc for meeting https://franklinma.gov/sites/g/files/vyhlif6896/f/agendas/boh_agenda_01052022_0.pdf… #boh0105
• Motion to accept meeting minutes as submitted, so moved, seconded, passes 3-0 via roll call #boh0105
• Opens public hearing on septic systems, #boh0105 looking to have title 5 changes certified by structural engineer/professional rather than putting the burden on the resident, also addresses smaller tanks previously allowed and not permitted now …
• Only for systems that have failed and require a replacement. #boh0105 clarification on when to be implemented (only if system fails)
• If tank is too small per state regs, a failure would require replacement, a state requirement.
• State law calls for sewer connections if available where a septic system fails or is not feasible #boh0105
• Existing 1000 gallon tanks would be replaced with 1500 per state requirement, #boh0105 this is not a town mandate, this curbs issues for home owners and buyers for future and brings better alignment with state alignment
• Public hearing closed, motion to accept changed language, seconded, passes 3-0 via roll call. Motion to be effective 4/1/2022, seconded, asses via roll call. #boh0105 "user friendly language" to be circulated to board 4 review before publication
• Moving to other agenda items; #boh0105 Winter st progress noted, awaiting demo permit; work underway, asbestos removed from siding. Report reviewed
• Nurse Alecia providing updates; over 4k cases, 56 deaths, no home kit testing part of numbers, another clinic coming 1/19 at the Senior Center. Clinic scheduled for FHA #boh0105 Town has ordered test kits for local and 1st responders use, likely through Health Dept
• Current supply for staff and families, new epidemiologist starting new week, full time here as part of Metacomet Shared Services.
• Next up Cleveland Ave upgrade approval from board, agent did recommend, motion, second, passes via roll call #boh0105
• No new business; public comment - Max - why the BoH hasn't been advocating local masking? Have generally been following the State, thought of regularly, enforcement is really the issue, who would? The BoH is not prepared to do so. #boh0105
• Perhaps review a stronger advisory on masking and encouraging  vaccine effectiveness for Feb or sooner meeting? #boh0105 work by dept has been enormous, there are limits. The board will support the Dept however possible.
• If something isn't always enforced doesn't always mean we don't have it. Motion to adjourn, seconded, passes 3-0 via roll call #boh0105 

Board of Health Chair Bridget Sweet during the meeting

Audio file -> https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-688-board-of-health-mtg-01-05-22

AN ACTCONCERNING GENOCIDE EDUCATION - Signed by Gov Baker on Wednesday, Dec 22

Via State Representative Jeff Roy:

"Our new genocide education law will give students the opportunity to explore how stereotypes, prejudice, and religious and ethnic hatred can escalate to atrocity. 

Honored to be part of the team that made it happen. Thanks @MassGovernor for signing it today.

 

Via Senator Becca Rausch:

The Genocide Education Bill is now Massachusetts law. As the granddaughter of a Holocaust survivor, it was a tremendous honor vote YES on this legislation and attend today's bill signing at the State House. May the memory of those we've lost be a blessing. #mapoli

The legislation can be found online ->   https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2021/Chapter98 

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1473768475667664901  and 

https://twitter.com/BeccaRauschMA/status/1473769934538919943

Signed by Gov Baker on Wednesday, Dec 22

Reimagine an Inclusive Education - Dec 13

Reimagine an Inclusive Education

A Community Forum with State Senator Ed Kennedy

Monday, December 13, 7:00 - 8:00 PM 

Please register in advance

https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_cupf-E77TXq5x076KdAw_A

More info at -> https://www.care4eduequity.org/   and select the "Events" tab

https://www.care4eduequity.org/events-and-resources

Reimagine an Inclusive Education - Dec 13

Boston Globe: "A bill heading to Governor Charlie Baker’s desk would require Mass. school districts to teach about genocides"

Jeffrey N. Roy (@jeffroy) tweeted Sat, Nov 27, 2021:

"Bill requires teaching students about the history of genocide and human rights issues and sets up a Genocide Education Trust Fund to help build the new curricula. "

https://t.co/GyUUOwAxu9 via @BostonGlobe

"A bill that could be just days from becoming law in Massachusetts would require school districts to teach middle and high school students about the history of genocide and human rights issues and set up a Genocide Education Trust Fund to help build the new curricula.

The bill was passed by the state Legislature on Wednesday and sent to Governor Charlie Baker for his signature.

Massachusetts does not currently require schools to teach students about the Holocaust or other genocides, but the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education offers optional curriculum frameworks. Districts get to choose which materials and teaching approaches to use.

“It’s quite obvious that killing millions of people is wrong, but if that’s so clear-cut, why do people continue to do it? If it’s self-evident, why do so many people continue to commit genocides?” said State Representative Jeff Roy, lead sponsor of the House bill. “At a bottom line, we have to give and arm our students with the knowledge that they need to recognize the warning signs and feel empowered to prevent genocides in the future.”

Continue reading the article online (subscription maybe required)

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/11/26/metro/bill-heading-governor-charlie-bakers-desk-would-require-mass-school-districts-teach-about-genocides/

Shared from Twitter:  https://twitter.com/jeffroy/status/1464574932537561093

Massachusetts does not currently require schools to teach students about the Holocaust or other genocides.CRAIG F. WALKER/GLOBE STAFF/THE BOSTON GLOBE

"Parents Do Not Have A Right To Deny History"

"Parents certainly have rights, but they do not have the right to stand in the way of justice, truth, or democracy. 

In the wake of Glenn Youngkin's victory in the Virginia governor's race, many savvy political analysts are pointing to his gameplan of talking up schools and "parents' rights." They see this as a way to stoke backlash to Democratic overreach. Sure enough, many journalists have swung behind this narrative, interviewing parents who say they are swayed by the Republican arguments - those parents invariably happen to be, as far as I have seen, almost exclusively white. 

Nevermind that the specifics of Youngkin's supposedly pro-school agenda are about as thin as a sheet of tissue paper. More funding? Better teacher pay? Innovative classrooms? A focus on science and technology? Better college counseling? Pre-K opportunities? He wasn't talking about that kind of school stuff. Instead, his "appeals" to voters on education amounted to a dog whistle - the all-out protection against the teaching of so-called "critical race theory," which he never really defined and of course isn't taught in Virginia's schools. 

You don't have to be an educator or historian to understand what's really at play. This is about stoking the fears of parents. Now to be fair, some of the current parental concern and dissatisfaction around schools is deserved and widespread, particularly around closings and COVID. But Youngkin was also tapping into something much deeper, and darker - racism and the fear from some white parents that their children will be presented with a history of America that they don't want them to learn. "

Continue reading the Dan Rather and Elliot Kirschner post on Steady (subscription maybe required)  https://steady.substack.com/p/parents-do-not-have-a-right-to-deny?

"Parents Do Not Have A Right To Deny History"

Voices of Franklin: Robert Vacca "Education is More Than Back to Basics"

At the October 14th Candidate’s Night, Franklin School Committee Candidate Mark Bisson stated that his platform is “back to the basics, Reading, Writing and Arithmetic.” This sounds very pragmatic, however, this has been in place for years and we, as educators, do a whole lot more.  Our schools have math specialists who meet and plan with the math teachers to bring high level lessons into the classrooms. Students collaboratively use math skills to solve problems and analyze their responses.  We also have reading specialists in every school who plan and collaborate with classroom teachers to bring high level literary instruction into our classrooms.  The district has implemented the MAP testing program which will allow educators to use data collected from math and English tests to better plan and instruct, as well as provide differentiated instruction to our students.  

Several years ago, our school system invested in a program called Three Keys to Literacy. Through this program, educators in all content areas have been trained in how to bring literacy instruction into the classroom.  This instruction includes building vocabulary skills through comprehension and categorization, comprehension strategies which include note taking and the process of persuasive argument writing.  Students also learn how to use question terms in order to remember, understand, apply, analyze, evaluate and create. As an educator, I have found this program to be invaluable in my planning and instruction in order to help my students develop as 21st Century learners.  

“Return to the basics” is redundant.  The basics, and a whole lot more, as stated above, can be seen in every subject, classroom, and school.  To settle for the basics would be to sentence our students to a substandard future.  As educators, we do not settle for the basics as our students deserve so much more than that. 

Robert Vacca

Franklin Resident

To add your voice to the discussion, please follow the guidelines

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2011/03/introducing-voices-of-franklin.html

Robert Vacca "Education is More Than Back to Basics"

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) scheduled for Framers Market Friday, Sep 3

Franklin Education Foundation (FEF) (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Mon, Aug 30, 2021:

FEF will be at the Farmers Market on Friday, September 3, from 2 PM to 6 PM on the Town Common.

We look forward to saying hello to all who have supported FEF over the years and to those still learning about FEF. 

Please stop by and enroll as a Friend of FEF. All are welcome!

Shared from Twitter: (https://twitter.com/FranklinEdOrg/status/1432323282817146885?s=03

Franklin Ed.org scheduled for Framers Market Friday, Sep 3

MindShift: "How to Choose the Best Face Mask for Your Kids"

MindShift (@MindShiftKQED) tweeted on Mon, Aug 30, 2021:

Experts agree that the most important thing in selecting masks is to choose one that a child will actually wear properly all day long. https://t.co/aY4VKYP5Wn

"Which masks are best to keep kids safe? It's a question on many parents' minds as students return to in-person school amid a huge wave of coronavirus infections. Masking is a key safety measure in schools for all kids, especially for children too young to be eligible for any COVID-19 vaccine.

A recent study involving 100 school districts and 14 charter schools in North Carolina found that masks were effective at preventing in-school transmission of COVID-19 — even with physical distancing of less than 3 feet.

We asked several experts what parents should consider when it comes to masks for their kids. They all agreed that the most important thing is to choose one that a child will actually wear properly all day long."

Continue reading the article online ->   https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/58388/how-to-choose-the-best-face-mask-for-your-kids

Shared from Twitter: https://twitter.com/MindShiftKQED/status/1432544925153853440?s=03

MindShift:  "How to Choose the Best Face Mask for Your Kids"

St Mary's: Final Days To Register For Religious Education Classes

FINAL DAYS TO REGISTER FOR RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES

GRADES 1-10
2021/2022

It is so hard to believe that registration for Religious Education for students in Grades 1-10 will be ending on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at midnight. We have decided to follow a “hybrid” model for the year 2021/2022. This model is based on the Religious Education model called “Domestic Church”. We help and support you as parents as you directly help your child(ren) grow in our faith. Hopefully, by your teaching, daily actions and example, and by your participation at Sunday Mass, your child(ren) learns “The Ways of Our Faith” which you promised as parents at your children's Baptism so many years ago.

The plan is actually straight forward and easy to follow. Students will complete the book assignments at home and submit them periodically as they did this past year. In addition, we will rotate each grade level into the building for enrichment and review classes and the ability for the kids to all be together with us. 

You are able to register 24/7 using the link that can be found on our website at www.stmarysfranklin.org on the Religious Education page and you can make your payment online as well. As always, if you are experiencing financial difficulties, please contact us.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call us. If you are interested in having your children attend Religious Education this year, but are unable to register by Saturday, please call the office at 508-528-1450 or email us at reled.director@stmarysfranklin.org.

 

St Mary's: Final Days To Register For Religious Education Classes

St Mary's Parish: "What to Expect this Year in Religious Education"

What to Expect this Year in Religious Education

After reading all of the survey entries (thank you to all of you who submitted the survey) and taking into consideration the amount of teachers that we need to run the program, we have decided to follow a “hybrid” model for the year 2021/2022.  This model is based on the Religious Education model called “Domestic Church”. 

We help and support you as parents as you directly help your child(ren) grow in our faith.  Hopefully, by your teaching, daily actions and example, and by your participation at Sunday Mass, your child(ren) learns “The Ways of Our Faith” which you promised as parents at your children's Baptism so many years ago.

The plan is actually straight forward and easy to follow. Students will complete the book assignments at home and submit them periodically as they did this past year. In addition, we will rotate each grade level into the building for enrichment and review classes and the ability for the kids to all be together with us. Please see below for specific information regarding classes and scheduling.

Religious Education Program

2021/2022

Grade 1 (Fall Semester):  Students will complete a binder supplied by the Religious Education Office at home with their parents. This will be done between October—December at your child’s own pace. 

                                       
Grade 1 (Spring Semester):  Students will come to class every other week and complete their book work together, along with short assignments to be done at home.  

Classes will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only.  You will choose which day works best for your child.

Grade 2 (Fall Semester):  Students will come to class every week and complete their book work together, along with short assignments to be done at home. 

Grade 2 (Spring Semester):  Students will come to class every other week and complete their book work together, along with short assignments to be done at home.

Classes will be offered on Mondays and Tuesdays only.  You will choose which day works best for your child.

Grades 3-8 (Fall Semester + Spring Semester):  Students will complete their book work at home as they did this year and submit the work.  Approximately every six weeks there will be an “in person” class for enrichment and review.  

Classes will be offered on Wednesdays and Thursdays--only one grade per week.  You will choose which day works best for your child.

ALL CLASSES FOR GRADES 1-8 MEET 

FROM 4:00 PM — 5:00 PM

Grades 9 + 10 (Fall Semester + Spring Semester):  Students will complete six chapters (three in the fall semester and three in spring semester) per year of the Decision Point book.  These chapters will be submitted at the end of the Fall Semester and the end of the Spring Semester. 

There will be a large group gathering at the beginning of Confirmation 1 and Confirmation 2.  These lessons will be taught by a guest speaker.

In addition the students will be responsible for community service each semester.  They will be required to do three things (each semester) for someone other than themselves and their family.  Be creative and think outside of the box.  A summary of these activities will be turned in with each semester’s work.  More information will follow.

At the beginning and end of the year, the students will all come together for a class. We will have a guest speaker at each of these classes.

For additional information visit St Mary's

https://www.stmarysfranklin.org/

 

St Mary's Parish: "What to Expect this Year in Religious Education"

Lessons for Littles - June 6, 3:00 PM

Join Us for an Expert Panel Discussion on Racism for Parents of Young Children 

SUNDAY, JUNE 6  = 3:00–4:00 PM
Franklin Town Common & Virtual

How do you navigate conversations with your young children about topics such as race, diversity, inclusion and equity?

Join this free community event to learn from our panel of local experts when and how to have these important conversations with young children (0–8 years). Together, we can learn to raise kind, inclusive children who will know better and do better.

View & Share Event on Facebook = https://www.facebook.com/events/133800355442732

Attend in-person at the Franklin Town Common or virtually. 

For a reminder email and information on connecting to the event virtually, please fill out the form => https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScPl997Lsn75FOEUfnpeJnCUbH5xv4M-w7sk7NLrn_nyBsh8A/viewform

Presented by Franklin Area Moms and Franklin Area Against Racism.

Lessons for Littles - June 6, 3:00 PM

 

FM #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)

FM #544 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 544  in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Pandora Carlucci and Joni Magee, Board members of the Franklin Education Foundation (FEF). We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the FEF supported the Franklin education with supplemental grants to teachers for educational enhancements. The grants total more than $400,000 since 1997.

Pandora was one of the founders of the FEF. 

The recording runs about 26 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Pandora and Joni. Audio file = https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7bb1628c-d589-4617-9b5d-d82a463ebd07

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Franklin Education Foundation =  https://www.franklined.org/

About page = https://www.franklined.org/about 

Volunteer = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/volunteer 

Donate = https://www.franklined.org/get-involved/donate 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

 

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors

• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

 

For additional information, please visit Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news 

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

 

FM #544 - What does the Franklin Education Foundation do? - 05/06/21 (audio)

"the arts are an incredible motivator to increase engagement"

 

"A NEW STUDY says an effort to increase arts programming in the Boston Public Schools has helped boost student attendance and promote student and parent engagement with schools, outcomes that arts supporters say provide added rationale for maintaining or enhancing the role of arts in the schools. 

For students receiving arts programming, the study found that school attendance increased by roughly one-third of a day over the course of the school year compared with students not in art courses. The gains were greater for students with individualized education plans (IEPs) and those who had previously been chronically absent, defined as missing 10 percent or more of school days. For students with IEPs, arts programming was linked with increased attendance of 0.7 days, while for those with a history of chronic absenteeism the gain was about 1.1 days per year. 

The study, which was released Monday morning, also found that teachers observed greater student and parent engagement at schools with arts programming."

https://commonwealthmagazine.org/arts-and-culture/arts-programming-in-boston-schools-linked-to-attendance-engagement-gains/

 

Direct link to the study -> https://www.edvestors.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Arts-Advantage-Impacts-of-Arts-Education-on-Boston-Students.pdf

Background on Edvestors, the publishers of this study -> https://www.edvestors.org/about/approach/

https://www.edvestors.org/about/approach/

FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

FM #533 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, number 533  in the series. 

This session of the radio show shares my conversation with Kaye Kelly, Co-Chair of the Franklin Cultural Council. We had our conversation via virtual conference bridge to adhere to the ‘social distancing’ requirements of this pandemic period.

We talk about how the Cultural Council supported the community with art events during this pandemic. From art contests in March 2020, to the widely popular Halloween Decorating Contest, to Master Classes featuring cooking lessons and art. What is next for the Cultural Council? Stay tuned, there is a big event coming in September. We get some teasers to share.

We also learn about ‘ear training’, one of the core classes in the music curriculum at Berklee College of Music where Kaye teaches. We might have to do another session to learn more about ‘ear training.’

The recording runs about 45 minutes, so let’s listen to my conversation with Kaye

Audio link => https://player.captivate.fm/episode/eb001f91-279e-4969-a06b-78f2be5e4244

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Cultural Council page => https://www.franklinma.gov/cultural-council 

Cultural Council Facebook page => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil 

Cultural Council video highlights => https://www.facebook.com/FranklinCulturalCouncil/posts/1420866631600493

Kaye’s music page => http://www.kayekelly.com/ 

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We are now producing this in collaboration with Franklin.TV and Franklin Public Radio (wfpr.fm). 

This podcast is my public service effort for Franklin but we can't do it alone. We can always use your help.

How can you help?

• If you can use the information that you find here, please tell your friends and neighbors
• If you don't like something here, please let me know

Through this feedback loop we can continue to make improvements. I thank you for listening.

For additional information, please visit   Franklinmatters.org/  or www.franklin.news/

If you have questions or comments you can reach me directly at shersteve @ gmail dot com

The music for the intro and exit was provided by Michael Clark and the group "East of Shirley". The piece is titled "Ernesto, manana"  c. Michael Clark & Tintype Tunes, 2008 and used with their permission.

I hope you enjoy!

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You can also subscribe and listen to Franklin Matters audio on iTunes or your favorite podcast app; search in "podcasts" for "Franklin Matters"

FM #533 - Franklin Cultural Council Kaye Kelly 05/04/21 (audio)

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Franklin Ed.org (@FranklinEdOrg) tweeted on Fri, May 07, 2021:

Today is the last day of Teacher Appreciation Week, and FEF would like to finish our week-long fundraiser on a high note!  Any support you could give would be greatly appreciated for what these grants provide for our teachers and students.

More Info:

https://t.co/MUuskhs2X3

Shared from: https://t.co/cZBXYQfEi7

Support Franklin Education Foundation so they can support the teachers

Pantherbook: "Race Relations at FHS"

 

"Diversity– “The practice or quality of including or involving people from a range of different social and ethnic backgrounds and of different genders, sexual orientations, etc” is what comes up when searched on google. But what does this really mean?

To myself and many others, diversity is being inclusive to all and not just the ones we look like; it is standing up for someone even if you don’t know them. It is being a kind human- when you see people being judged based on the color of their skin and you stand up for them. We all deserve equal kindness and respect.

In order to deep dive into race relations at Franklin High School, I interviewed Mr. Hanna and have included his thoughts."

Continue reading the article at Pantherbook

https://franklinpanthers.us/uncategorized/2021/03/12/race-relations-at-fhs/

 

Pantherbook: "Race Relations at FHS"

Franklin Art Teachers featured in NEA publication

"We are so proud of the creativity of our faculty and staff! @MsDoherty_ART  #franklinpsnews 

Arts Education During COVID: The Show Must Go On! | NEA 

I must also include

@ArtsyMrsMinor & Ms. Whelan! 

Read the article online = https://t.co/YTdG58qijV"

Shared from Superintendent Sara Ahern's Twitter:   https://twitter.com/saraeahern/status/1365698214322728962

Video link = https://youtu.be/DN2X0ve5paU

Encore Music Education Foundation: 2021 Senior Scholarship Application Open

The Encore Music Education Foundation, Inc.'s 2021 Senior Scholarship Application is now OPEN! 

 

* Applications are due before March 31, 2021 

 

*To be an eligible applicant you must be a graduating high school senior or high school graduate studying a musical instrument or voice, with the intention to pursue an undergraduate degree in music performance, music education, sound recording and engineering, music business administration, or musical theatre at a two or four-year accredited institution of higher learning. 

 

* To learn more, and to download and print it out, click here: https://www.wesupportmusic.org/scholarship-opportunities/

 

Encore Music Education Foundation: 2021 Senior Scholarship Application Open