LOUISIANA HOTEL BECOMES FIRST FULLY GLUTEN-FREE HOTEL IN THE U.S. Families traveling with gluten sensitivities now have a new worry-free getaway option in Louisiana. Hotel Monroe has become the first full-service hotel in the United States to be certified 100 percent gluten-free. Located along the Ouachita River in downtown Monroe, the boutique hotel offers gluten- free dining across the entire property, including its restaurants, rooftop bar, and room service. The hotel’s owners say the goal is to provide guests with peace of mind while traveling, especially those with celiac disease. Beyond safe dining, the historic property also highlights local art, Southern cuisine, and the culture of northeastern Louisiana. ■ hotelmonroe.com
TRAEH THYSSEN HAVE A HEART FOUNDATION
OUR MISSION It is our hope to take a stand to stop bullying and prevent youth suicide. We seek to provide heartfelt assistance to families who have lost a child related to bullying and/or suicide. We hope to do this by enhancing awareness and providing education, training, and emotional and financial support to families and communities. Some of our activities include youth-led panels, random act of kindness events, #SockItToSuicide Sock Drive benefiting the homeless, #13MinuteChallenge, and the Bullying and Suicide Awareness Runway show. He was caring, compassionate, loving, forgiving, kind, and considerate. Traeh died by suicide on October 3, 2019 as a result of unresolved bullying by his peers. Traeh was a 13-year-old middle school student. His name is heart spelled backwards.
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DUOLINGO EXPANDS FREE LEARNING OPTIONS Families and students looking to strengthen language skills now have more free learning opportunities through Duolingo. The popular language-learning platform recently announced access to advanced B2-level content across nine languages, including Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. Available on web, iOS, and Android devices, the new lessons focus on real-world communication, reading comprehension, and listening skills through features like Advanced Stories and DuoRadio. The company says the expanded content can help users prepare for studying abroad, future careers, and everyday conversations. By offering advanced lessons at no cost, Duolingo hopes to make higher-level language learning more accessible for everyone. ■ duolingo.com
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