 Volunteers in field now across Louisiana to enroll eligible men and women in assistance programs
Nearly one out of every two Louisiana seniors and adults with disabilities are eligible for additional assistance paying for their Medicare premiums, co-pays or Part D expenses but do not know how to apply to receive all the benefits for which they are eligible, reports from the National Council on Aging show. “Louisiana Aging and Disability Resource Centers and their partners are in the field now trying to assist older adults and adults with disabilities who are eligible to receive Medicare and enroll them into additional assistance programs like the Medicare Savings Plan or the Low Income Subsidy Program,” said Michelle Guillory, Program Manager, Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs Over 253,000 additional men and women will turn 65 before 2020, and one in every five of these new beneficiaries will be eligible for additional assistance programs, said Ms. Guillory. “So we have a lot of work to do,” she added. A public service campaign will be caring this message especially during May, Older Americans Month. Seniors are encouraged to call the Louisiana Aging and Disability Resource Center nearest them now and ask for the following:
“To get the extra help, let us help you apply,” said Ms. Guillory. The assistance is free and offered through the Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs. Participating ADRCs can be found at www.louisianaanswers.com or by calling these areas: Caddo (800) 256-3003 Cajun (800) 738-2256 Calcasieu (800) 223-5872 Capital (800) 280-0908 CENLA (800) 454-9573 Jefferson (800) 635-1437 Orleans (888) 922-8522 Terrebonne (800) 353-3265 Statewide (877) 340-9100
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UNIVERSITY VIEW ACADEMY, formerly Louisiana Connections Academy, WILL ALLOW ENROLLED STUDENTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN TWO-YEAR COLLEGE ASSOCIATES OR TECHNICAL DEGREE FOR FREE SAVES STUDENTS COLLEGE ENROLLMENT COSTS; ENHANCES STUDENT SUCCESS AFTER HIGH SCHOOL University View Academy, the state’s leading provider of high-quality, free public online charter schooling for grades K through 12, is now the only Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education-authorized public charter school to offer a K-14 degree program to any enrolled student in any parish through its virtual platform. “Starting in the 2017-2018 school year, any high school student is now allowed to earn an associate’s degree from one of Louisiana’s community colleges, along with their high school diploma,” said UView Superintendent Lonnie Luce. “Thus, our graduates will have saved two-years of costs towards a college degree or be prepared to enter a technical field with a higher rate of pay.” University View Academy, formerly Louisiana Connections Academy, serves approximately 2300 families with a high-quality public education provided by certified Louisiana teachers. The K-14 program will be limited to pre-qualified students, said Dr. Luce. U View Academy provides each family a laptop, curriculum, and support for the parent or adult who monitors the child’s accountability to the program. Dr. Luce said University View Academy is educating its students to prepare for advanced education and technological prowess. “From the moment a student enters our virtual classrooms, they are oriented towards pursuing their maximum development in one of two pathways: university transfer credit or career development/Jump Start. By the time they graduate with their University View diploma, they have also completed two years of college-credit courses,” said Dr. Luce. “Technically, we are now a K-14 school to every student who desires this track.” “The bonus each student gets from our school is we orient them towards their best future and help them expand their ability to get a quality education or job after graduation,” said Dr. Luce. “For parents, we’re also saving their student two years of advanced education costs, so four years of TOPS dollars are still available.” Enrollment is open now for all grades. Interested families can attend one of the school’s enrollment information sessions in person or online. Those interested in the K-14 diploma track should ask for the Early College Program. Dr. Luce encourages parents and prospective students to attend an information session, speak with an enrolled family as well as University View teachers and staff, and ask questions. The information sessions review the school’s curriculum, programs and enrollment process Parents can enroll their child online now at: www.UniversityView.Academy or call 225-421-2900. The school also suggests checking the website for the latest information on online and in-person information sessions and other news. University View Academy has a high return rate of previous students so interested families are encouraged to start the enrollment process now for the limited number of open seats in all grades. The information sessions and locations through May 30 are as follows: BATON ROUGE Tuesday, April 25 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel-Baton Rouge 4914 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 LAFAYETTE Wednesday, April 26 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Homewood Suites by Hilton Lafayette-Airport 201 Kaliste Saloom Rd, Lafayette, LA 70508 COVINGTON Tuesday, April 27 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Staybridge Suites Covington 140 Holiday Blvd. Covington, LA 70433 MONROE Tuesday, May 2 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Comfort Suites 1401 Martin Luther King Jr. Dr, Monroe, LA 71202 HOUMA Thursday, May 4 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Wingate 1835 Martin Luther King Blvd, Houma, LA 70360 BOSSIER CITY Tuesday, May 9 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Homewood Suites 2015 Old Minden Road, Bossier City, LA 71111 ALEXANDRIA Wednesday, May 10 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Hampton Inn & Suites Alexandria 6124 West Calhoun Dr, Alexandria, LA 71303 METAIRIE Thursday, May 11 6:30 p.m. - 8 p.m. Country Inn and Suites 2713 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA 70002 HAMMOND Tuesday, May 16 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hampton Inn Hammond 401 Westin Oaks Dr., Hammond, LA 70403 LAKE CHARLES Thursday, May 18 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Hampton Inn Lake Charles 3175 Holly Hill Rd, Lake Charles, LA 70601 BATON ROUGE Tuesday, May 23 6:30 p.m.- 8 p.m. Embassy Suites Hotel-Baton Rouge 4914 Constitution Avenue, Baton Rouge, LA 70808 GRETNA Tuesday, May 30 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m. Courtyard New Orleans-Westbank/Gretna 5 Westbank Expy, Gretna, LA 70053 Contact: Media - J. Barnes (504) 897-6110 Marketing/Parent Outreach Coordinator Shelly Centanni 504-875-5102 ABOUT UNIVERSITY VIEW ACADEMY (formerly LOUISIANA CONNECTIONS ACADEMY) University View Academy, formerly operating as Louisiana Connections Academy, is the state’s leading provider of high-quality, free public online charter schooling for grades K through 12, Superintendent Dr. Lonnie Luce. University View allows students to learn and excel at their own pace, with individualized instruction by Louisiana certified teachers, while offering families the support and flexibility they seek to fit their lifestyles. At University View Academy, students embrace technology, flourish through innovation, and seek empowerment to become their best self. As an online charter school, students access their lessons anytime, anywhere with a computer offered by the school. Accountability for meeting high academic student performance is monitored by University View Academy’s non-profit charter board, Wade Henderson, President. The school is headquartered at the Russell J. Henderson Building, 4664 Jamestown Avenue, but accepts students from any parish in the State of Louisiana. ABOUT DR. LONNIE LUCE Dr. Lonnie Luce, named Superintendent in 2016, is recognized as one of the top public education leaders in Louisiana, having served as Superintendent of St. James Parish public schools for nine years and recognized as Louisiana State Superintendent of the Year (2014). He takes over the top academically performing virtual charter school in the state and brings years of technological innovation from the St. James, Livingston, Baton Rouge and Orleans Parish public school systems, as well as the Greenville County, South Carolina School System. He received his Ph.D from Louisiana State University; has a Masters in Public Administration from LSU; and, received his Bachelors in Education from Southeastern Louisiana University, Hammond. He is an Army Veteran who served in Afghanistan and continues to serve in the rank of Colonel. 
 Criminal Court Judge Tracey Flemings-Davillier announced today that she will be a candidate for the FOURTH CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEAL to fill the unexpired term of the seat that was held by Judge Paul Bonin. The Court of Appeal hears criminal and civil cases and its current makeup has only 2 out of 11 judges with any criminal court experience.
Judge Flemings-Davillier has extensive legal experience in criminal, civil and juvenile law, affording her one of the most diverse and comprehensive legal backgrounds on the judiciary. After graduating from Loyola University School of Law, she honed her legal skills as an attorney practicing civil law at Phelps Dunbar LLP for 14 years, wherein she also represented children in need of care in Juvenile Court on a pro bono basis. Judge Flemings-Davillier presided on the Juvenile Court bench for several years and quickly rose to serve as Deputy Chief Judge, before joining the Criminal Court bench. Judge Flemings-Davillier brings a wealth of knowledge and a strong work ethic to the Court of Appeal, Fourth Circuit. She is known for her keen understanding and analysis of the law and ability to manage her Court docket in a professional manner, with a sound judicial temperament.  Students from four area schools have been selected to perform at Young Audiences of Louisiana’s Spring Spotlight on Wednesday, May 10th at 7pm at the West Jefferson High School Auditorium, 2200 8th Street, Harvey, LA with seating on a first-come, first served basis.
Acts will include African drum and dance, modern and hip-hop dance, ballet, steel pan, creative movement, and marching bands. This show will be the culmination of the knowledge and skills students have gained under the tutelage of master teaching artists in the 2016-2017 Young Audiences afterschool program.  Benjamin Franklin High School will celebrate diverse cultures at an International Festival Saturday, April 22, 2017 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the school’s campus, 2001 Leon C. Simon Dr.
The 2017 International Festival comprises 19 booths from 17 participating student clubs, including the Architecture Society, Peer Assistance Team, Chinese Culture Club, Amnesty International and Gender Sexuality Alliance. Each club has adopted a country and chosen to serve food, run an activity or sell a craft. Club members also thought of how best to use the money they raise, which vary but include charities that resolve polluted water issues in Swaziland or work toward LGBT tolerance in Brazil. Other clubs will use the proceeds to pay tournament fees (Speech and Debate) or attend conventions such as the Junior Classical League Convention (Latin Club) and Key Club District Convention (Key Club). The Senior Steps in the school’s courtyard will feature a raffle at the top of every hour, for which attendees must be present to win, and a full slate of performances from individual student and faculty musicians; student clubs such as Poetry Out Loud, the Drama Club, the Majorettes and the Asian Pacific Club; and external performers including Capoeira New Orleans. WHEN: Saturday, May 13, 7 p.m.
WHAT: Professional Boxing back in Gretna WHERE: Mel Ott Center, 2301 Belle Chasse Hwy, Gretna  University View Academy, the state’s leading provider of high-quality, free public online charter schooling for grades K through 12, is opening enrollment for the 2017-2018 school year to students from every parish in the state with a new name, a new Superintendent and a renewed focus on preparing Louisiana’s young people for the tech-dependent future.
University View Academy, formerly Louisiana Connections Academy, serves approximately 2300 families with a high-quality public education provided by certified Louisiana teachers. The school provides each family with a laptop and support for the parent or adult who monitors the child’s accountability to the program. Now directed by one of Louisiana’s top educators, Dr. Lonnie Luce, University View Academy is emphasizing its focus on educating its students to prepare for advanced education and technological prowess. “From the moment a student enters our virtual classrooms, they are oriented towards pursuing their maximum development in one of two pathways: university transfer credit or career development/Jump Start. By the time they graduate with their University View diploma, they have also completed two years of college-credit courses,” said Dr. Luce. “Technically, we are now a K-14 school to every student who desires this track.” University View was recently approved to network with the state’s community colleges and four-year public universities in order to allow each graduate to have a high school diploma and an associates degree. “The bonus each student gets from our school is we orient them towards their best future and help them expand their ability to get a quality education or job after graduation,” said Dr. Luce. “For parents, we’re also saving their student two years of advanced education costs, so four years of TOPS dollars stretch are still available.” Enrollment is open now for all grades, K-12. Dr. Luce encourages parents and prospective students to attend an information session, speak with an enrolled family as well as University View teachers and staff, and ask questions. The information sessions review the school’s curriculum, programs and enrollment process. Parents can enroll their child online now at: www.UniversityView.Academy or call 225-421-2900. The school also suggests checking the website for the latest information on in-person information sessions and other news. University View Academy has a high return rate of previous students so interested families are encouraged to start the enrollment process now for the limited number of open seats in all grades. The information sessions and locations through May 30 are as follows: More than 1800 businesses, organizations, and local officials from every state have signed a letter calling on members of Congress to restore America’s deteriorating national park infrastructure. As the National Park Service (NPS) enters its second century it is facing almost $12 billion in crucial repairs to aging historical structures and thousands of miles of roads and trails, bridges, tunnels, sewers, drainage, visitor centers, and other vital infrastructure across its 400-plus sites.
The letter was delivered on April 4 to Capitol Hill lawmakers who lead House and Senate Committees with jurisdiction over Department of the Interior funding. National parks in Louisiana account for over $15 million of the repair backlog. Signatories are calling on Congress to support guaranteed funding to help chip away at the backlog, to implement policy reforms to prevent the NPS backlog from continuing to grow; to approve more Highway Trust Fund money to pay for costly NPS transportation needs; and to provide for more public-private opportunities to address infrastructure repairs at our national parks. In Louisiana alone, there are nearly 200 letter supporters. Among those who have signed are the Louisiana Travel Promotion Association, New Orleans Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson Chamber of Commerce, Lake Charles/Southwest Louisiana Convention & Visitors Bureau, Madison Parish Tourism, Natchitoches Convention and Visitors Bureau, Preservation Resource Center, and Louisiana Landmarks Society. Resolutions in support of NPS funding have been passed by City of New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish, City of Monroe, City of Leesville, and City of Natchitoches. To read the whole letter, and see the full list of signers in Louisiana and nationally, click here.  Hynes Charter School will celebrate its 2nd Annual FrancoFest to promote the culture of francophone countries and highlight its French Immersion and Foreign Language in the Elementary Schools (FLES) programs. From now through April 21, Hynes is encouraging parents to take part in this celebration of French language at their homes with cooking and speaking challenges (for details go to FrancoFest link on www.hynesschool.com
 The future of the state of Louisiana depends on how willing we are to care for and prepare our youngest citizens. High quality early care and education will prepare our students for a smart start in life, enable families to be productive in the workforce, and serve as an economic engine for local communities. That is why we support expanding access to high quality early learning across the state of Louisiana by restoring funding for early care and education.
We believe that young children in Louisiana should have access to high quality early care and education that ensures they are off to a smart start in life. Ninety percent of brain development takes place between birth and age four, wiring a child’s brain for future success or failure in school, work, and life. Yet in Louisiana, we know that more than 40% of Kindergartners start school behind their peers – and those who start behind are more likely to stay behind. However, quality early care and education can close this gap by developing cognitive and character skills when it matters most. For this reason, we are committed to greater investment in early care and education. |
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