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
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
Reimagining Education with AI: Valuable Conversations for Families When AI tools like ChatGPT burst onto the scene, many parents wondered how they would affect their child’s learning. These tools can be... Continue reading
Reimagining Education with AI: Why Relationships Still Matter Most Think back to some of your most meaningful learning experiences. Chances are, you weren’t learning in isolation. Maybe it was a teacher who... Continue reading