Franklin Matters: lifelong community learning

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Friday, March 6, 2026

"Sip and Swipe" Workshop - Scheduled for March 24 (age 21+ only)

Sip and Swipe class. Go to bit.ly/3Mzy6cp to register.

Whether you're newly single, returning to dating, or simply tired of the swipe-and-sigh cycle, this class will help you gain clarity, confidence, and a dating plan that actually works.

For information and to register, visit:

Workshops & Special Events

Lifelong Learning Institute - Franklin Public Schools | 218 Oak Street Room 137 | Franklin, MA 02038 US

Friday, February 27, 2026

Conversational Spanish for Adults - registration open, classes begin March 5

Is a trip in your future or would you simply like to learn a new language?

Go to bit.ly/42bdltX for details.

Wednesday, February 11, 2026

FPS Solutions Extended Day is looking to hire

Join the FPS Solutions Extended Day team!

Learn about the program on the website https://www.franklinlifelonglearning.com/o/lli/page/solutions-program

Send your resume to Jennifer Maitland, maitlandj@franklinps.net.

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Friday, January 30, 2026

Lifelong Learning Summer Programs - Registration Opens Feb 2 at 11 AM

Lifelong Learning Summer Programs -
Registration Opens Feb 2 at 11 AM

"Mark your calendar! Lifelong Learning Summer Programs will be open for registration Monday February 2nd at 11 AM.

Go to bit.ly/3OhFVUS for more information."

Shared from -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DUEhV5zE_eH/

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Aging Boldfully: Look Back Then Move Forward (video)

Susan Rohrbach recaps and expands upon the first three episodes of her new Aging Boldfully. Tony DaSilva joins Susan in the discussion.

Video link -> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D8VolPWolDU

Aging Boldfully: Look Back Then Move Forward (video)

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Audio recording of the January 13, 2026 Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting in 3 parts (audio)

FM #1635-36-37 = This is the Franklin Matters radio show, numbers 1635-36-37 in the series.

This session shares part of the Franklin (MA) School Committee meeting held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. The Council held this session as scheduled beginning at 7 PM. All 7 members participated for this 4 hour plus session.

1635 - covers the opening, Citizen comments, and everything else except (approx. 1 hour 28 mins)

FHS Program of Studies discussion (see 1636)
Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (see 1637)

1636 - segment from the meeting covering the FHS Program of Studies (approx. 51 mins)
1637 - segment from the meeting Teaching & Learning presentation & discussion (approx. 2 hrs. 3 mins)

Audio 1635 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1635-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p1-of-3-01-13-26/

Audio 1636 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1636-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p2-of-3-01-13-26/

Audio 1637 https://franklin-ma-matters.captivate.fm/episode/fm-1637-fps-sch-cmte-mtg-p3-of-3-01-13-26/

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Additional notes on the meeting recap can be found ->

https://www.franklinmatters.org/2026/01/school-committee-approves-trip-program.html

1-13-26 Superintendent's Report to School Committee

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/2bffecf5-a348-467c-bf10-6b238a5d4577/1-13-26-Superintendents-Report-to-School-Committee.pdf?disposition=inline

2026-27 FHS Program of Studies Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/9b101140-9f6a-41fe-aed3-7049f5df6797/2026-27-FHS-Program-of-Studies-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

Final January 2026 Assessment Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/f93932c6-c93c-4de1-94be-d429f0ef6199/Final-January-2026-Assessment-Presentation.pdf?disposition=inline

FPS Child Care Presentation 1_13_2026

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/05d7d3a4-1581-482d-8807-b0fe22ba8d87/FPS-Child-Care-Presentation-1_13_2026.pdf?disposition=inline

_SC Galapagos Presentation

https://files-backend.assets.thrillshare.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/4780/Fpsd/5fadd50c-2e04-4b19-8e85-df8622bc8aa8/Discussion_Action_A_-_Galapagos_Islands_Trip.pdf?disposition=inline

audio segment 1635 has this portion of the meeting

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Friday, January 9, 2026

Mount stupid; one stop on the learning curve

"Most confidence doesn’t come from mastery.

It comes from learning just enough… and stopping too early.

Staying aware of Mount Stupid keeps me humble and reminds me to keep learning instead of getting loud.

Hope this helps you pause too."

Continue to review the other images via https://www.instagram.com/jasonrewired_ on -> https://www.instagram.com/p/DTJhLJhk15d/