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 personal lives. Transitioning to remote work was even more difficult for most adults. Concentrating on…
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 the curriculum to each student. Despite the benefits, online students do…
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 services becomes more important. The counselor-to-student ratio in the state of Minnesota ranks…
Summer is right around the corner, and that means going to summer school for some students. Whether or not your student is enrolled in BlueSky Online School during the regular academic year, Bluesky’s Summer School is a great option. If you’re considering summer school, read on to see if BlueSky’s Summer School is a fit…
Any online school has a responsibility to prioritize diversity and inclusion in its coursework. Students of all backgrounds deserve to feel that they are being represented. Every student should be treated with kindness and respect and that their experience and cultures are equally valid. BlueSky prioritizes diversity & inclusion through an ongoing effort of different…
Online school is a great alternative to classroom-based learning, but it doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing proposition. A growing number of students have discovered that online learning can be a great way to supplement a traditional educational experience. BlueSky offers two ways to learn: a full-time option where students attend all classes online and…
As a school that operates mainly online, it’s easy to assume that every interaction students will have will be virtual. But we believe that there’s a benefit to mixing in some physical face time for students, and making it fun! We offer our families in-person open houses, a beautiful physical space for group study, and…
Enrollment for the fall of 2021 is already upon us! The last year although difficult and strange, seems to have flown by. We are more than ready to welcome new and returning students back to BlueSky this fall. While we’ve been operating online school for over 20 years now, some things change and some things…
This year has been a wild ride for most of us! Between COVID and all the unrest happening here in Minnesota, we are grateful for and so proud of our class of 2021. Every senior knows that high school can be difficult, but this group has overcome some very different challenges and we want to…
The Wise Financial Literacy Certification is the first of its kind, and it assesses the knowledge of personal finance topics that are aligned with state and national standards. Two of our incredible instructors, Gabra Lokken and Chris Peterson have just become certified! They are two of just fifty-one teachers in the whole state of Minnesota…
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