Martin Bergner chose to transfer to Wolf Creek because of the flexibility the online curriculum provides while still having support available on campus. Martin did a wonderful job balancing work and school during the third term. Hanna Coleman, his learning manager, noted, “Martin made a goal to pass all of his classes in the third term. I am proud of Martin for taking initiative and meeting his goal!” Tracy Quarnstrom, Wolf Creek’s Director, had this to say about Martin, “Martin’s ability to balance his many responsibilities is impressive.”

Wolf Creek is a tuition-free online charter school based in Chisag City, serving full-time students in grades 9-12 across the state. Wolf Creek also serves part-time students using supplemental services through the online learning law. Wolf Creek is accredited by NCA and CITA.

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The Minnesota Department of Education says it’s taking steps to shut down an online charter school because its curriculum doesn’t meet state standards. This is the first time the state has made such a move.

BlueSky Online School is based in West St. Paul and serves about 600 students across the state in grades 7-12.

School officials say they’ll fight the state’s effort to shut them down.

The State Department of Education first reviewed BlueSky Online’s curriculum back in 2008 after receiving multiple complaints that graduates weren’t meeting state education requirements.

The state has pored through the charter school‘s curriculum and graduates’ transcripts over the last three years looking for improvement.

Department spokesperson Charlene Briner says state officials haven’t seen substantial improvement. 

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