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  • How a hallway dance could help Franklin Middle School afford basics

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• Franklin principal hopes viral dance lesson brings attention to school's needs (wmur.com) — A lighthearted hallway dance at Franklin Middle School has gone viral, and Principal Patrice Brown hopes the attention will highlight the school's tight budget and need for basic supplies like copy paper. She says the moment shows the value of learning alongside students while drawing overdue focus to the challenges Franklin's schools face.
   

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