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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...
How BlueSky Supports Students with IEPs
An individual education program (IEP) is a plan put together by students, parents and staff. It lays out the instruction, support, and services that a student needs. The plan includes the student’s present level of educational performance (PLEP), annual goals and...
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How to Help Your Child Prepare for State Testing
State testing can be daunting for both students and parents, but these tests are a large part of our public school system. A statewide assessment is just one measure of your student’s achievement, but your student’s participation is important to understand how...
Planning for a Successful Semester
The start of a new semester and a new year for that matter comes with a sense of starting anew. No matter how last semester or last year went, we now all have the opportunity to have a positive and successful new start. For students starting a new semester, this is...
Ideas to Keep Teenagers Busy Over Holiday Break
Holiday break is coming up quick and it's a wonderful time full of laughs, family, and likely a bit of boredom for your teenagers. The holiday season is such a special time and it allows us to bond with our loved ones, but it's also a time to help your teenager catch...
End of the Semester Blog: When Traditional School Isn’t Working Out for Your Middle Schooler
This time of year, your middle schooler is likely getting excited about the holiday break. They may be daydreaming about going to see family or spending their days sledding with friends. Your student may also be feeling over or underwhelmed by their lessons or classes...
Career Exploration at BlueSky
Many high schools students are thinking about their next soccer game or that dreaded upcoming math test. The thought of a potential career path isn't necessarily at the forefront of their minds. We want our students to be well prepared for life after school no matter...
Every Student Has a Story
"We realize that all of our students have a story." Casie Hammel knows the stories of our students well, and she knows that in order to give students a positive learning experience, these stories should be recognized. Having over 12 years of experience in education...
College visits 101
Ahh, the Fall season is officially underway! Can you just smell the pumpkin spiced lattes? Fall isn't just about earth tones and sweater weather, however, it's also the time of year when our seniors are thinking about their next step after graduation. For those who...
Helping Your Struggling Online Learner
Students whether learning online or at a traditional brick and mortar school often face some challenges along the way. With online learning, however, parents often struggle with exactly how to help their child. The truth is that there is not one fix-all for every...
BlueSky Receives 2018 Values Driven Award of Excellence
BlueSky Receives 2018 Values Driven Award of Excellence BlueSky Online School is this year's Minnesota recipient of the 2018 Values Driven Award of Excellence. The prestigious award comes from AdvancED Midwest Region, the largest community of education professionals...
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