11th Graders continue to raise funds (and walls) as we build a Habitat for Humanity home in the Shiloh Community. Student Advisers are writing receipts and Thank You notes to …
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The 3rd Dimension of Achievement: High Quality Work
Illustrated Mind Map: Industrial Revolution & Society’s Response. this 7th grade expedition project is one of several Franklin projects showcased in the EL Education Student Work Exhibition . As an EL …
High Quality Work: 6th Grade Superhero Elements
In his recent article: EL Education Says Choosing Between Test Scores And High Quality Work Is A False Choice, EL Education’s Chief Academic Officer Ron Berger addresses the question “Do schools have to make …
Promoting Adventure
On a perfect crisp fall morning, Franklin 9th grade students circled up outside school, checking backpacks and permission forms, stashing their cellphones in the school office for safekeeping, nervous and excited for …
Franklin Teacher to Share Best Practices at EL Education National Conference
Franklin’s 6th Grade ELA teacher Tony Freeman selected to present at the EL Education National Conference, October 27 – 29, Detroit, Michigan Mid-August, as parents and students were busy with …
Franklin HS Cross Country Runners Demonstrate Persistence!
Cheers to our HS XC runners: Harbin, Riley, and Shane. All three finished strong and set personal records in Swannanoa at the ACA Ramble by the River http://nc.milesplit.com/meets/241920/info#.V-bjtU0rLnC I was …
Franklin Scientists Practice Inquiry in the First Weeks of School
In the first weeks of school, Franklin students are introduced to the process and purpose ofscientific inquiry. In my visits to science classes in grades 6-11, I saw and heard …
EL Education 101 Bootcamp for New Franklin Faculty Crew!
Two weeks before the launch of the 2016-17 school year, new teachers circled up together for the first time on our campus for an intensive introduction to Expeditionary Learning Education …
Launching a New Year
Welcome to the 2016-17 school year! It seems a little unreal, but next week The Franklin School of Innovation launches its 3rd year as a school community. Last week we welcomed new …
Back to School with Amazon Smile
Franklin friends, Are you excited about back to school supplies? There is just something about the promise of a fresh start and the blank slate of empty notebooks! If you plan …
Franklin Families Summer Letter
Dear Franklin Families: The FSI Administration/Faculty Crew is working diligently to prepare for the 2016-17 school year, and we look forward to welcoming new and returning students to campus on …
"Water Is Life!" Celebration of Learning to Include Hominy Creek Clean-up
On Friday, May 27, Franklin School of Innovation 8th Grade Students will partner with Asheville GreenWorks to clean a 2-mile portion of Hominy Creek during FSI’s Celebration of Learning! The …
