Tangipahoa program aims to help teens, young adults return to school

HAMMOND - A program in Tangipahoa Parish will soon help teenagers and young adults who left school before earning a diploma.The Tangipahoa Parish Graduation Alliance is an initiative for people between the ages of 14 and 20 who don’t yet have a high school diploma or GED. Students are paired with a mentor, 24/7 tutors and a local advocate to help them overcome personal obstacles.The program is free and provides students with a laptop to use for coursework.“We give ou