A Heart of Thankfulness at NorthStar Academy At NorthStar Academy, gratitude is something we strive to practice every day. It’s easy to be thankful when we consider the people and experiences... Continue reading
A Day in the Life of an NSA Teacher: Dr. Brooke Helling 8:30 a.m. – I sit down at my computer with a cup of something warm. I’m cozy in my mostcomfortable sweatpants—because if you can’t be comfy while... Continue reading
Do AP And Dual Credit Courses From Online Schools Count For College? Advanced Placement (AP) courses and dual credit or dual enrollment are popular pathways for high-achieving students to advance in their academic... Continue reading
Creating a Peaceful Learning Space (Even in a Busy Home) There are many days in my home when I am trying to help my youngest son focus on his homework. Then the dog barks, the laundry buzzes, and the... Continue reading
State ESA and Voucher Funds Explained for Christian Online Schools Funding an online Christian school can feel overwhelming for many families, especially for homeschool parents transitioning to private... Continue reading
How To Transfer To An Online Christian School Midyear Without Losing Credits With the steady rise in online schooling over the last decade, many students and parents have discovered that an online Christian school can... Continue reading
5 Ways to Keep Elementary Students Engaged Online If you’ve ever watched your child start a school day bright-eyed and curious, only to find them fidgeting, daydreaming, or sliding out of their... Continue reading
Homeschool Hybrid vs Online School for Christian Families Christian families often struggle with the difficult internal debate of homeschool vs. online school, or even online school vs. public or private... Continue reading
The Hidden Cost of the Attention Economy: How to Reclaim Control of Your Mind and Time Have you ever stayed up way too late on your phone, computer, or game system? You meant to go to sleep, you really did! But every time you went to... Continue reading
NorthStar’s Accreditations and Associations NorthStar’s mission is to foster Christlike character in the next generation by combining biblical values, global connections, and academic... Continue reading