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High school students in Louisiana now required to take financial literacy course
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - Louisiana is among the least financially literate states, but lawmakers are hoping to change that with education. A new law requires all high school students in Louisiana to take a financial literacy course. Dr. Patrick Scott, Director of the Center for Economic Research at Louisiana Tech University, says the majority of adults in Louisiana don’t have a college degree, so making it available for teenagers is crucial.
Plans underway to Charter Neville High School
Sources close to a planning group have confirmed that efforts are in progress to convert Neville High School into a charter school. The transition is expected to be initiated this October, with the school potentially becoming a Type 3 charter school in August of 2025. A Type 3 charter school...
JHHS comes up short but takes away many positives from Bayou Jamb
Jonesboro-Hodge drove over one river and treaded water with another. That was the “shorthand” report of what took place on Saturday when JHHS traveled to Monroe to take on Red River High School in the annual Bayou Jamb that was played at Malone Stadium on the campus of the University of Louisiana-Monroe (ULM).
This & That…Friday, August 30, 2024
Red River High School Football will participate once again in the Bayou Jamb. Games will be played at the University of Louisiana Monroe’s Malone Stadium. The Bulldogs will play at noon on Saturday, August 31 against Jonesboro Hodge. Other games begin at 10am and conclude with the last starting at 8pm. Halftime will feature special guest performances, a 100-yard dash for kids, and a fun fan experience, making it an event the whole family will love.
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