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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...
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...
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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...
How to Determine If Your 6th Grader is Ready for Online Middle School
Oh, middle school. Hormones. Cliques. Drama. Did anyone actually have a good time? If you’re hesitant to send your child into the abyss of junior high, online school may be the solution. Online learning has become the norm since many traditional schools transitioned...
Preparing for the ACT or SAT – What You Need to Know
It's that time of year again when high school juniors and seniors start to think about the ACT and SAT. These tests are essential and can often determine a student's pathway to college. It's a best practice to test by the fall of your senior year. This way, you can...
Are Parent-Teacher Partnerships the New Normal in Education?
It’s clear parent-teacher education partnerships are here to stay. Here are a few ways BlueSky’s virtual learning setup can make life easier both for you and your students.
How to Support Students Struggling with Anxiety
Students are struggling with anxiety more than ever before. If you know a student who is struggling, check out our tips.
Choosing The Best Online Education Option for Your Child
Today, few people are strangers to working, learning, and even socializing online. Students and adults alike have all had to shift much of their day-to-day life to digital functions. Online schools offer benefits you won't find on a traditional campus. The schedule...
Encouraging A Summer Reading Habit For Your Young Learner
Ahhhh, summer. The kids are out of school and ready for three months of outdoor fun. Unfortunately, a study by NWEA found that kids in 3rd through 5th grade, on average, lose about 20 percent of their school-year gains in reading during summer break. Summer reading...
Closing the COVID Learning Gap with Online School
COVID-19 has been challenging in many areas, but it’s been especially hard on U.S. schoolchildren. One study found that students were four to five months behind by the end of the 2020-2021 school year, with parents and teachers forced to help kids play catchup during...
6 Easy Tips to Prevent the Summer Slide
Students, parents, and teachers are all familiar with the summer slide. While relaxing and having fun over summer, it's easy for students to forget many of the lessons they absorbed during the school year. Fortunately, there are quite a few effective strategies that...
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