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Franklin students recently joined peers from Dwight campuses around the world for a virtual Spark Talk with Dr. Thomas Crowther, a leading global ecologist and founding co-chair of the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.
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The 2026 Commencement for Franklin School at Riverside Church in New York City celebrated our inaugural class, the first group to have the full, four-year Franklin educational experience.
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This year at Franklin has seen the introduction of one of the most exciting innovations in education, and a true transdisciplinary approach to learning.
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The Spring Season was filled with hard work, dedication, and support — from our student-athletes and their coaches — and ended with Hudson County-wide recognition.
