Every day in Franklin’s schools, small moments of joy, learning, curiosity, and connection unfold—moments made possible because of people like you. For the next 12 days, we’ll highlight one way your generosity lifts up our students, empowers our teachers, and strengthens our community. These stories exist because our neighbors continue to believe in the potential of every child.
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As you follow our 12 Days of Impact, if you feel inspired by the stories you see we invite you to consider making a gift to support this work. Every dollar is stretched with care and used to nurture the hearts and minds of Franklin’s students and educators.
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Your donation helps us:
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spark innovation through classroom grants
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support students facing unexpected hardships
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celebrate and retain exceptional teachers
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provide scholarships that open doors
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lift up arts, science, and technology across the district
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build a stronger, more connected community
If you are able, we would be deeply grateful for your support.​​​​
CLASSROOM GRANTS
When you support classroom grants—whether for field trips, hands-on equipment, or school clubs—you’re providing students with the tools and opportunities they need to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
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One recent example comes from Tony Morrissey, Pleasant View Elementary's PE teacher, who has received three Franklin Educational Foundation grants in the past few years. His projects have included a Railyard fitness obstacle course (adaptable for students of all abilities), pedometers to support wellness goals, and one of five plasma screens installed at all five elementary schools to enhance instruction.
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For almost 30 years, the Foundation has provided hundreds of classroom grants to all schools in the district. To see a complete list of all the initiaitves we've supported over the years, click here.
STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
DAY 3: Today we’re shining a light on one of the most meaningful ways the Franklin Educational Foundation supports our students: Scholarships for graduating seniors.
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Each year, FEF proudly awards six $1,500 scholarships, each one honoring a different discipline—from engineering and education to the arts, community service, and more. These awards don’t just celebrate academic success; they recognize passion, purpose, and the bright futures our students are building.
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Meet two incredible past recipients:
* Abby Martin, Engineering Scholarship — now pursuing her passion for designing solutions that make the world better.
* McKenna Kahl, Education Scholarship — inspired to become the kind of teacher who changes lives.