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.

Nia Murat 9/15/26 Nia Murat 9/15/26

Every Minute Matters: Time Management for Virtual Students in Tennessee

Struggling to stay on task in virtual school? Learn research-backed time management strategies by grade level, plus three systems your TN student can try this week.

Nia Murat 9/8/26 Nia Murat 9/8/26

Can Virtual School Students Build Community in Tennessee?

Discover how Tri Star Virtual School students in Tennessee can build meaningful connections, collaborate, make friends, and create a strong sense of community online.

Nia Murat 8/11/26 Nia Murat 8/11/26

Rise and Shine! A Student's Guide to Starting Virtual School Strong

New to virtual school or coming back for another year? Get real tips on tools, routines, and mindset to help you start the year strong.

Nia Murat 8/4/26 Nia Murat 8/4/26

Set Up for Success: A Learning Coach's Quick-Start Guide

New to virtual school? Learn what a Learning Coach does and how to set your student up for a strong start — with schedule tips, tech help, and more.

Nia Murat 7/28/26 Nia Murat 7/28/26

What Makes Our Virtual School Different? The Tri Star Advantage

Discover what makes our virtual school different: a full K-12 ecosystem, with dedicated Success Specialists, career-connected learning, and personalized pathways — all backed by research.

Nia Murat 1/6/26 Nia Murat 1/6/26

A Bright Start: Welcome to the New Year

A new year means new beginnings, and we couldn’t be more excited to welcome students back for another semester of learning, discovery, and connection.

Nia Murat 12/9/25 Nia Murat 12/9/25

Community Counts: Making Meaningful Connections in Online School

From virtual clubs to schoolwide events, Tri Star students discover that online learning offers new and exciting ways to connect.

Tri Star Virtual Insights: Online Learning in Tennessee