Tri Star Virtual Insights: Online Learning in Tennessee

Welcome to Insights, the Tri Star Virtual Schools blog! Here, you’ll gain insights into our community, access resources for parents, and see what makes our virtual school shine.

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Nia Murat 10/27/26 Nia Murat 10/27/26

Red Ribbon Week at Home: A Tri Star Family Guide for Tennessee

Red Ribbon Week activities at home for Tri Star families, plus calm, age-by-age ways to talk with kids about drugs in a virtual school setting.

Nia Murat 10/20/26 Nia Murat 10/20/26

Charting Career Paths: How Tennessee Virtual School Students Explore Their Future Early

Career exploration for Tennessee virtual school students, K-12: what helps at each grade, TN Pathways, Tennessee Promise, and career services at Tri Star.

Nia Murat 10/13/26 Nia Murat 10/13/26

Smart, Safe, and Online: Digital Citizenship for Tennessee Virtual School Students

Digital citizenship for Tennessee virtual school students: screen time, passwords, cyberbullying, and how Tennessee's phone and social media laws apply.

Nia Murat 10/6/26 Nia Murat 10/6/26

Is Virtual School Right for My Child in Tennessee? 5 Things Every Family Should Consider

Is virtual school right for your Tennessee child? 5 things to weigh before enrolling at Tri Star: time, parent role, socialization, structure, and fit.

Nia Murat 9/30/26 Nia Murat 9/30/26

Why Attendance Matters in Tennessee Virtual School

How Tri Star counts attendance for online students, what Tennessee truancy tiers and the 10 percent line mean for families, and habits that keep kids on track.

Nia Murat 9/22/26 Nia Murat 9/22/26

Back on Track: How to Catch Up in Virtual School Without Burning Out

Falling behind happens to nearly every student. Here's a calm, 5-step plan Tri Star families can use to catch up on missing work before TCAP windows close — without burning out.

Nia Murat 9/17/26 Nia Murat 9/17/26

How Virtual School Students can Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Tennessee

Discover the history behind Hispanic Heritage Month and simple, meaningful ways Tennessee virtual school families can celebrate together from September 15 through October 15.