Longwings Academy opens in McAlpin

Danny Federico reporter3.riverbendnews@gmail.com The one-room schoolhouse is making a return in McAlpin with the opening of Longwings Academy. Having officially opened on Monday, Sept. 9, the nonprofit private school is set to offer a unique educational experience to local families. The academy is dedicated to supporting the families it serves, with a focus on teaching reading, writing, arithmetic and rural life skills. Longwings Academy aims to provide flexible education options for the community. The school offers full-time, part-time and after-school programs, as well as tutoring, French lessons and homeschool evaluations. As a nonprofit, the academy accepts scholarships to ensure tha