Free session in Alexandria will talk about online public school program

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With the beginning of the school year only a month away from some students, MTS Minnesota Connections Academy invites area families to learn about its tuition-free K-12 online public school program.

A free information session is set for Monday, August 1, from 6:30 to 8 p.m., at the Holiday Inn in Alexandria.

The session will explain what it's like to attend public school online, how kids socialize and how students interact with their teachers.

For those unable to attend, real-time virtual online information sessions are also available. Visit www.connectionsacademy.com for a schedule of events.

About Connections Academy

Connections Academy is a fully accredited provider of virtual schooling for students in grades K through 12. Through tuition-free public schools, and full-time and part-time private school programs, Connections Academy delivers personalized education for students, with the freedom and flexibility to experience its online learning community from anywhere. The combination of certified teachers, a proven curriculum, technology tools, and community experiences creates a supportive online learning opportunity for families and children who want an individualized approach to education.

In the 2011–12 school year, Connections Academy will serve students in 22 states via 23 virtual public schools. It serves students worldwide through the online private school, National Connections Academy. Connections Academy offers grades K through 12, though some public school programs do not offer all grades. Connections Academy is a division of Connections Education LLC. For more information, call 800–382–6010 or visit www.ConnectionsAcademy.com.

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