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School Committee approves student trips to Japan and Hawaii after debate over cost and access
Summary
The committee approved two Franklin High School EF trips — a February 2026 Japan tour and an April 2026 Hawaii tour — after presentations on itineraries, costs, safety protocols and fundraising; members raised concerns about equity and affordability and requested efforts to expand scholarships and fundraising support.
The Franklin School Committee voted to approve two proposed Franklin High School student trips organized through EF: a nine‑day tour of Japan during February 2026 and an eight‑day Hawaii trip in April 2026.
Teachers Emily Rosborough and Vicky Bayon presented the Japan itinerary (Tokyo, Hiroshima, Osaka) and said EF will manage flights, hotels, local guides and on‑site safety; the all‑in price presented to the committee was about $5,419 per student including a travel protection plan. The Hawaii trip, presented by Jennifer Curley and Mary Bolero, was presented as a…
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