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Bossier Schools ACT Scores Improve, Expand Virtual Learning

Red River Radio | By Chuck Smith
Published September 1, 2016 at 10:18 AM EDT
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS: Bossier Parish Schools recently announced the expansion of hybrid Virtual Learning Program for grades 6 through 12.
Courtesy: Bossier Parish School System
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS: Bossier Parish Schools recently announced the expansion of hybrid Virtual Learning Program for grades 6 through 12.
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS: Bossier Parish Schools recently announced the expansion of hybrid Virtual Learning Program for grades 6 through 12.
Credit Courtesy: Bossier Parish School System
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Courtesy: Bossier Parish School System
VIRTUAL LEARNING OPTIONS: Bossier Parish Schools recently announced the expansion of hybrid Virtual Learning Program for grades 6 through 12.

BOSSIER PARISH SCHOOLS- Bossier Parish is one of the fastest growing parishes in Louisiana which has boosted public school enrollment to more than 700 students this year than last year.   While other school districts are facing poor academic performance,  Bossier school students average higher ACT scores compared statewide.  Recently school officials have announced expansion of hybrid Virtual Learning Programs where non-traditional students can take classes online and still receive teacher assistance when needed.  

Scott Smith, Superintendent for Bossier Parish Public Schools
Credit Courtesy: Bossier Parish School System
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Courtesy: Bossier Parish School System
Scott Smith, Superintendent for Bossier Parish Public Schools

HIGHER ACT SCORES: Bossier Parish Public Schools are experiencing higher average ACT scores than Louisiana state average. Officials have announced expansion of Virtual Learning Programs and updates on construction of new middle school and a new high school for Benton, La.

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Chuck Smith
Chuck Smith brings more than 30 years' experience to Red River Radio having started out as a radio news reporter and moving into television journalism as a newsmagazine producer / host, talk-show moderator, programming director and managing producer and news director / anchor for commercial, public broadcasting and educational television. He has more recently worked in advertising, marketing and public relations as a writer, video producer and media consultant. In pursuit of higher learning, Chuck studied Mass Communications at Southern Arkansas University in Magnolia and motion picture / television production at the University of California at Los Angeles. He has also taught writing for television at York Technical College in Rock Hill, South Carolina and video / film production at Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport.
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