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Monkeypox: what you need to know
September 15, 2022
A student washes their hands before returning to class.
New policy aims to keep bathrooms safe and open
September 15, 2022
Dr. Watlingtons 100 day plan sits atop his 5 priorities for The School District of Philadelphia
Dr. Watlington’s 100-Day Plan
September 13, 2022
FLCs class of 2022 celebrates their 48th commencement on June 13th at Benjamin L. Johnston Memorial Stadium. La clase del año 2022 de FLC celebraron su ceremonia de graduacion numero 48 el 13 de Junio en Benjamin L. Memorial Stadium.
Class of 2022’s commencement ceremony
June 14, 2022
FLC students rally for abortion rights
FLC students rally for abortion rights
May 13, 2022
A student washes their hands before returning to class.
New policy aims to keep bathrooms safe and open
September 15, 2022
Dr. Watlingtons 100 day plan sits atop his 5 priorities for The School District of Philadelphia
Dr. Watlington’s 100-Day Plan
September 13, 2022
FLC students rally for abortion rights
FLC students rally for abortion rights
May 13, 2022
Franklin Learning Center. Student using new FLC waterbottle
Lead In PSD Water
April 7, 2022
Policy for LGBTQIA+ rights
March 29, 2022
Photo illustration
Teacher shortage
December 22, 2021
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
Day-long protest for George Floyd starts peacefully, turns violent
May 31, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
March 10, 2020
Trump acquitted by Senate
February 28, 2020
Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals
February 28, 2020
COVID-19 myths debunked
COVID-19 myths debunked
March 18, 2020
Xinjiang, China
Identity Stripped Away from Uyghur Muslims in China
January 31, 2019
Contributing Illustrator Paladin Jenkins
Migrant Caravans Continue to Head for U.S. Border
January 31, 2019
The Science of the Seasons
The Science of the Seasons
April 4, 2018
Photo taken for The Flash by Daisy Toledo Mald
Puerto Ricans Set to Leave After Hurricane Maria Limits Resources
December 18, 2017
On abortion rights right now, the Supreme Court has the last word.
EDITORIAL CARTOON | My body my choice!
September 15, 2022
PHOTO ILLUSTRATION | Finding a comfortable area with no distractions such as a library can help you with your studies, allowing you to get good grades.
10 Steps To Getting Straight A’s
September 13, 2022
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
The School District of Philadelphia.
Virtual School In Disguise
March 29, 2022
How Should African American History Be Taught In Schools?
How Should African American History Be Taught In Schools?
March 29, 2022
Photo Illustration: Franklin Learning Center student skipping class
Cutting with Consequences
March 28, 2022
Open bathrooms are a necessity for student respect
Open bathrooms are a necessity for student respect
December 21, 2021
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
NLA students feel excluded from FLC
February 3, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
Los estudiantes de NLA merecen el mismo trato
February 3, 2020
NLA senior Rosario Lemus sits excluded from the classroom discussion.
Les étudiants de NLA se sentent exclus de FLC
February 3, 2020
The Reality of Life After High School
May 23, 2019
Photo of Kathryn Reinl portrait-style
Combating ADHD
April 7, 2022
Franklin Learning Center staff Sherrie Richardson. Talking into the handheld transceiver.
Focus on Sherrie Richardson
March 29, 2022
Photography of MJ portrait-style. Smiling at the camera.
MJ Brings Happiness To FLC
March 29, 2022
Christina Whitt, mural club faculty advisor, wipes the girls’ bathroom counter
Mural Club Brings Colors To The Walls
March 29, 2022
Leo Bender knows what it is like to be misgendered at FLC
Life as a transgender high school student
December 22, 2021
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
Photography of MJ portrait-style. Smiling at the camera.
MJ Brings Happiness To FLC
March 29, 2022
Christina Whitt, mural club faculty advisor, wipes the girls’ bathroom counter
Mural Club Brings Colors To The Walls
March 29, 2022
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
December 21, 2021
How not to lose your last brain cell while quarantined at home
How not to lose your last brain cell while quarantined at home
March 30, 2020
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
December 21, 2021
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
Photos: 2019 Pep Rally
November 27, 2019
Stage Crew members Daniel Castro, Tai Dang, and Anache Shivers push a stage prop carrying Erin Davis.
Performing Arts Department Has “Magic To Do” With It’s Upcoming Musical
April 19, 2018
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
A Day in the Life of A Dance Major
December 16, 2016
Bring Back Culture Day!
Bring Back Culture Day!
April 7, 2022
Photography of MJ portrait-style. Smiling at the camera.
MJ Brings Happiness To FLC
March 29, 2022
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
FLC returns to performances with Into the Woods Jr.
December 21, 2021
FLC senior Isaiah Charity holds a presence on Soundcloud as rapper LoneWolfOmega. Photo Courtesy of Isaiah Charity
Student musicians use rap as a form of expression
January 16, 2020
The 25th Annual Putnam Spelling Bee Runs at FLC
November 27, 2019
Paladin Jenkins / ILLUSTRATION
“Sticks and Stones” and the Modern Comedy World
November 14, 2019
Joshua Ramirez / ILLUSTRATION
What’s up with Joker?
November 14, 2019
Is the movie even worth it?
Is the movie even worth it?
October 15, 2019
Not the Cats Pajamas
Not the Cat’s Pajamas
February 26, 2019
Recycled Ideas
Recycled Ideas
February 1, 2019
Gary Bailey, 9th grade guard, warms up with the boys varsity basketball team.
Boys basketball season recap
April 7, 2022
FLC’s 2019 girl’s softball players jump in excitement after an ecstatic game.
Will anyone see Spring sports?
April 7, 2022
The girls locker room is currently locked and unavailable
Girl’s locker room
December 22, 2021
FLC cautiously adds flag football
FLC cautiously adds flag football
December 22, 2021
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
December 22, 2021
Gary Bailey, 9th grade guard, warms up with the boys varsity basketball team.
Boys basketball season recap
April 7, 2022
FLC’s 2019 girl’s softball players jump in excitement after an ecstatic game.
Will anyone see Spring sports?
April 7, 2022
FLC cautiously adds flag football
FLC cautiously adds flag football
December 22, 2021
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
Ninth grade cheerleaders reveal the prep behind their pep
March 10, 2020
Franklin Learning Center’s Health and Physical Education teacher as well as sports coach Mr. Kelly, was encouraged as a kid to stay focused on his education and encouraged by his father to get into sports.
Who is the man behind the FLC’s athletic department?
March 10, 2020
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
Should Ben Simmons be a Part of The 76er’s Future?
December 22, 2021
Boxer and FLC Alumni, Aanjhrue Williams, (right) spars at Rock Ministries Boxing Gym on October 10. · Sandraliz Flores / STAFF
FLC alumnus to be signed as pro boxer
November 14, 2019
Deal Towards Victory
April 2, 2019
When Will He Be Back?
December 4, 2017
A young boy participates in one of the many activities available at the NFL Draft
NFL Draft: Huge Success in Philadelphia
May 30, 2017

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Its all up to you

It’s all up to you

Damein Williams • October 28, 2020

It's all up to you. Vote That Jawn is a Philadelphia organization that encourages teens to vote. We spoke to Lorene Cary about how to vote and how youths can encourage their friends and family to get...

VIDEO: A day in the life of Alex Rodriguez

VIDEO: A day in the life of Alex Rodriguez

May 31, 2020

https://youtu.be/GTZ2t-pP_HY

Video: A day in the life of Alyssa Barkley

Video: A day in the life of Alyssa Barkley

May 31, 2020

https://youtu.be/R_zLe2IxP20

VIDEO: A day in the life of Kim Musallam

VIDEO: A day in the life of Kim Musallam

Deja Dawkins • April 27, 2020

https://youtu.be/AQ08uDy-vUM

VIDEO: A day in the life of HeeYoung Yim

VIDEO: A day in the life of HeeYoung Yim

April 27, 2020

Correction: A previous version of this story named Yim Heeyoung as the subject. Her name is HeeYoung Yim. https://youtu.be/y_mYr9Kn5Xo

VIDEO: Louis Fantini makes a breakfast sandwich

VIDEO: Louis Fantini makes a breakfast sandwich

April 27, 2020

https://youtu.be/oaqofhkQXN8

VIDEO: FLC staff sends message to students

VIDEO: FLC staff sends message to students

April 13, 2020

On April 13, 2020, members of the staff of Franklin Learning Center released this video to students, set to a recording of FLC student group Universal Language. https://youtu.be/pDrDMSH7Bgs

Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry

Mr. Fantini explains the Impeachment Inquiry

Deja Dawkins • November 21, 2019

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rwwp_7v0JMU

Central Students Turn Out the Vote, Despite Controversy

Central Students Turn Out the Vote, Despite Controversy

Anannya Kundu • November 30, 2018

By Dariana Garcia-Bernabe, Anannya Kundu, Bwe Ku, and Hannah Woodruff Published in partnership with PBS Newshour Student Reporting Labs.

A Day in the Life of an Art Major

A Day in the Life of an Art Major

Deja Dawkins • October 25, 2018

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