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 complicated and, at times, confusing decision. For that reason…
We have been operating in an online or virtual environment for twenty years now. So we as an organization understand what it means to be an “online learning environment”. Traditional schools have had to make an extremely big shift to what is often referred to as online learning, distance learning, or virtual learning. When in…
In the state of Minnesota and across the nation, public schools have closed due to COVID-19 and are now acclimating to this new normal of “distance learning”. This has been a huge, abrupt shift for most schools. And, as can be expected, some schools have been more successful than others, and children and their parents…
Recently, BlueSky expanded its middle school course offerings in order to give students a mix of electives that they could get excited about! We conducted a survey that was sent out to 7th and 8th grade BlueSky students, encouraging them to select from a few different potential electives. This survey resulted in our new Intro…
BlueSky Students and Parents: We have an update on BlueSky distance learning. Governor Walz announced on Thursday, April 23rd, that the Distance Learning Period will extend through the rest of the 2019-2020 school year for all Minnesota schools. This includes a requirement that schools use May 1st and May 4th as staff planning days. …
The National Honor Society, or NHS, is a ninety-nine-year-old educational organization for high school students. The program is focused on four pillars; scholarship, service, leadership, and character development. Our BlueSky students have the opportunity to join this program and reap the incredible benefits that come with it. Read on for more information on BlueSky’s National…
Post-Secondary Enrollment or PSEO is a popular program offered by many high schools both virtual and traditional. Our PSEO program allows BlueSky High School students to take courses at post-secondary schools for college credit. Colleges and universities all over the state offer PSEO courses to high school students looking for a challenge and some free…
This article was originally published October 2019 and was updated May 2025. Online education 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 school experience. BlueSky offers two ways…
This Spring marked another amazing year and an even more amazing group of graduates here at BlueSky. We have learned so much from these students and we wish them all the luck in the world on their future endeavors! Graduation Day Take-Aways Our graduates came to us because they were in search of an option…
Here at BlueSky, we like to be innovative about the education we provide to our students. Whether that means exploring their city’s trash programs, exploring a subject through music, or transforming food into representations of the Earth, we try to stay creative. The reason we value this idea of creativity in the curriculum is…
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