We have a lot of diversity at Franklin Learning Center, but culture is never really celebrated. I remember in middle school we had a culture day. Everyone wore their traditional clothing, shared some...
As missing assignments once again start piling up and students cry out in frustration, we’re left to wonder what went wrong.
Over the years, our school system and curriculum have changed and adapted...
In 1967, a group of 3,500 Philadelphia students marched down Broad Street to the Board of Education, hoping to protest for Black rights and Black studies. Among their demands: the right to wear traditional...
Anthony Guidice, Assistant Principal at Franklin Learning Center, sent out a Google Classroom message on February 8th for all graduating classes informing students of the consequences for cutting class.
The...
Franklin Learning Center’s girls locker room can be described as one thing, mortifying. It’s an embarrassment to even call it a locker room due to the fact that it is far from what an ideal locker...
Aja Nakamura, Contributing Writer
• December 22, 2021
A dress code is enforced on the Franklin Learning Center student body. Although there are good aspects worth acknowledging, there should be an adjustment made for the betterment of FLC. A weekly dress-down...
Philadelphia's schools have dress codes. Whether the school requires a uniform or not, there is a certain criterion that students have to meet to please the staff’s idea of appropriate attire. Within...
In the district of Philadelphia it's really no secret that school buildings could be hazardous. It’s not fair to make school mandatory when the buildings are hazardous. In most Philly schools the buildings...
Dylan Howe, Contributing Writer
• December 22, 2021
Even though stress is something nearly every human being experiences, it is not an inherently negative occurrence. It is an essential part of the human experience. But, like many things, we all must go...
Justin Lip, Contributing Writer
• December 22, 2021
As drama rises after Ben Simmons' terrible performance in the 2020-2021 NBA playoffs, many fans of the Philadelphia 76ers are angered by the point guard's actions.
During the 2020-2021 playoffs, Simmons...
Having a large sign wrapped around you in order to use the bathroom isn't what any of us had in mind when entering the new quarter, but here we are. We had the opportunity to talk to Principal Nicole Lee...
Amira Simmons, Contributing Writer
• December 21, 2021
The Pennsylvania Department of Education needs more regulations to protect LGBTQ+ students. Unlike other states, Pennsylvania has nothing that will protect the LGBTQ+ community from harassment, lack of...
