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How To Earn Your High School Diploma Online
A high school diploma is different than a GED. Even if you start at a traditional high school, you can still finish your high school diploma online. Benefits of Online Education Few people are strangers to working, learning, and socializing online today. Students and...
BlueSky Online: Minnesota’s Best Online High School
Minnesota's best online high school. That's a bold statement- we know. But we can back it up. Many families have turned to online schooling in the last few years as public school districts struggled to adapt to online learning amid the COVID-19 pandemic. As some...
Traditional vs. Virtual School: 5 Things to Consider
Updated November 2023 There are many ways to learn. Until last year, many considered online school an alternative for students who couldn't keep up. But now that almost all students have experienced some form of virtual learning, it's evident that online school...
5 Reasons Online School Is Good for Your Mental Health
For many of our students, online classes have alleviated challenges faced at in-person schools. General feelings of anxiety or not feeling safe at school can impact a student's ability to learn. Approximately one-third of teens have an anxiety disorder, and 20 percent...
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Supporting Online Sixth Grade Students
One of the most common concerns from middle school parents is whether their preteens can engage in online school. We understand their hesitation. Sixth-grade students aren’t exactly known for their maturity. From puberty to peer pressure, a lot happens in their...
Summer Learning Resources
Final assignments are in, seniors have graduated, and there's excitement in the air. School’s out! As a student, there's no better feeling than knowing you have an entire summer ahead of you.. But, for parents it’s a different story. Summer break can feel like a...
Social Opportunities for Online School Students
Online school is great for students that want an alternative learning option. For many students, an online education is the best fit. It gives students the opportunity to learn at home and at their own pace. There are fewer distractions and many programs personalize...
Still Looking for the Right Online School Option?
For some students, a traditional school setting isn’t a good learning environment. Whether it’s the teaching style, distractions, or something else, online school may be a better fit. But, maybe you’ve tried online school and that isn’t working out either. Does your...
Cultivating Good Study Habits
The students of today are more technologically-advanced than many of us were at their age. With the internet at their fingertips, they have plenty of resources at the ready. We are all conditioned now to Google an answer when we need it. That is a luxury. But, of...
Mental Health Resources for Students
The mental health of students is a growing concern for parents and educators everywhere. For too long, the American education system has put high levels of responsibility and stress on students. At BlueSky, we do our best to support and encourage our students. During...
Promoting Internet Safety
Online learning has many benefits, but one concern among parents is the lack of control over how students spend their time online. Kids and teens are among the most vulnerable groups of internet users. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure that your children are safe...
An Unparalleled Approach to Supporting Online Students
One of the biggest challenges of online learning is not feeling supported. For some students, the autonomy of an online environment gives them a sense of independence. For others, it can make learning difficult. When learning from home, the availability of support...
Tips for Helping Your Student with Future Planning
High school students have a lot going on. Between school, extracurriculars, and social commitments, it's hard to find time to think about what's next. Whether your student is unsure of their interests or finds it daunting to think about, it may be time to offer your...
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