MONROE, La. (KNOE 8 News) - There's no need to wait for the bell to ring to start learning, a group of educators have a different way to help students learn and they don't have to go far to do it.
The Louisiana Connections Academy is offering a free virtual public charter school. This is the second year this type of school is available.
Currently, 1,200 students are enrolled this year.
The curriculum is taught through online lessons and textbooks. Tutors are also available for students who need them.
"Not only are our teachers available to help our students one on one, we're also very excited about Live Tutor this year. Our students are able to go into a live lesson with questions already in hand," Marketing Coordinator Shelly Centanni said.
Educators say the charter school is meant for any student, Kindergarten through 12th grade, seeking a different educational experience.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:40:16 GMT
RIVER RIDGE, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 52-year-old man apparently shot his 16-year-old son in the head and then turned the gun on himself in their home in River Ridge.
RIVER RIDGE, La. (AP) - Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies say a 52-year-old man apparently shot his 16-year-old son in the head and then turned the gun on himself in their home in River Ridge.
A Virginia man who was once one of the nation's most prominent swimming coaches has been sentenced to seven years in prison for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
A once-prominent swimming coach who trained thousands of children was sentenced to seven years in prison Thursday for sexually abusing one of the girls he instructed.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:06 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:06:12 GMT
Monroe, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police arrested Thomas Wroten this afternoon following a domestic dispute. At 9:15pm last night Monroe Police received an emergent call for help in the 5300 block of Blanks.
Monroe, La. (KNOE 8 News) - Police arrested Thomas Wroten this afternoon following a domestic dispute.
