Devon Carrow (seen via remote video hookup) attends Winchester Elementary School from home while operating a robot in the classroom, in West Seneca N.Y., Jan. 24, 2013. Carrow's life-threatening allergies don't allow him to go to school. But the 4-foot-tall robot with a wireless video hookup gives him the school experience remotely. (Credit: AP)
Officials with Elba City schools are always looking for ways to save money. The district recently signed an agreement with compass learning.
The organization will provide tutorial services through the internet for students who've fallen behind.