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Sharon Franklin

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Charter School Parent

Chicago, Illinois

Sharon Franklin is a parent and volunteer at Legacy Charter School in Chicago’s North Lawndale neighborhood.

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Posted Jan. 29, 2016

Making the Right Choice for My Son’s School

I homeschooled my son Joseph until he was 4 years old. Then I found Legacy Charter School, just by walking down…

By Sharon Franklin

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How Teachers and Families Can Help Students Build Reading Fluency Over the Summer

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Posted June 12, 2019

When It Comes to College Graduation and Finding a Job, Mentors Make a Difference

I am living proof of the OneGoal motto: “College graduation. Period.” I’m a recent graduate of Southern Illinois University (SIU) of Carbondale where I studied…

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