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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...
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Socially-Distanced Halloween Activity Ideas
Halloween is only a few days away! This is such a fun time of year for the whole family, but it can also be a stressful time. Especially now, there is so much uncertainty about what is “safe” and what should be avoided. We do know that this pandemic is still going on...
Is Online School The Best Option for Your Student?
We've been operating in the business of online school for over 20 years now. But things have certainly changed this year. Many families are turning to online learning as a last resort or as an alternative to distance learning. We understand that it can be a...
Online Learning: How to Support Your Student Through Uncertainty
Students around the world are struggling with the changes and uncertainties they’re facing right now. Traditional schooling has shifted to differing levels of virtual and in-personal learning, and some students have opted for online learning. Any change in a child’s...
Tips For a Mid-year Transition to Online School
This year, parents are having to juggle more than ever when it comes to their students’ education. The pandemic has shifted nearly everything for families across the country and the world. Some students are sticking to traditional school and adjusting to a hybrid...
The Most Important Aspect of Online Learning: Communication
We often hear parents ask what they can do to help their students succeed at BlueSky. The tried and true answer is simple. Communication! Not just between parents and students, but between everyone involved. This includes teachers, advisors, and administrators....
How Do I Start Online School? A Beginner’s Guide
BlueSky is one of Minnesota’s first virtual schools, serving middle and high school students for over twenty years. We have some experience in virtual learning, and it’s allowed us to help those who are turning to online learning as their only option. Our students...
The Difference Between Online Learning and Homeschool
School looks just a little different this year for parents and families across the country. Distance learning, hybrid learning, online learning, homeschooling, the list goes on! Whatever form of education you’ve chosen for your student, it’s likely not what you were...
New to Online Learning? Our Top Tips for Success!
This week, many students across all ages started their school year. Things look a little different for most of them. Some students are going back to a brick and mortar school, some are making the switch to distance learning, and some are doing both! This year is...
How to Support Your Online Learner
With the plans for school hanging in the air for many districts, parents and families are getting nervous about how to plan for the school year. In MN, it depends on your county to make decisions, but all over the country schools are scrambling to meet new guidelines....

