Supporting Online Learners in the New Year: A Parent’s Guide to Helping Students Succeed The beginning of a new calendar year is a natural time for families to pause and reflect. While students may be midway through the academic... Continue reading
Why 2026 Is Your Year to Grow: Faith, Focus, and Flourishing as an Online Student A new calendar year brings a natural pause—a moment to reflect, reset, and look ahead with hope. While the school year may already be underway,... Continue reading
Ending the Year With Purpose: A Fresh Start for Online Middle & High School Students As the calendar year comes to a close, students and families at NorthStar Academy pause to reflect on God’s faithfulness—both in life and in... Continue reading
You Are Seen! You Are Known! You Are Chosen! By Dr. Seana Sundermeyer The sound of packing tape stretching over packed boxes. The aroma of cleaning spray washing over newly emptied... Continue reading
Genuine Student Engagement in Online School, Part 2 In Part 1, we introduced the idea that active learning is better than passive learning, but did you know that working creatively also improves... Continue reading
What Makes NorthStar Academy Different From Other Online Christian Schools? Choosing an online Christian school is a big decision for families who want both academic excellence and a Christ-centered education. With so many... Continue reading
Genuine Student Engagement in Online School When considering online education, parents and students may be overwhelmed by the thought of sitting in front of a screen for 6 hours a day. They... 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