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Welcome to our blog! Here you’ll find news, insight and more from our full-time K-12 online school. Connecting with our community is a core belief at New Code Academy, so bookmark this page or subscribe by RSS to make sure you’re always up-to-date.

Tech Talk - Active vs. Passive Screen Time

The difference between Active and Passive screen time and things we can do to give our children productive screen time.

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Tech Talk - Google Chat

Google Chat is a powerful tool for online learning. Let’s look at how to get the most from it and avoid distraction.

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Tech Talk - Chromebook Care

Students are issued Chromebooks at New Code Academy. Let’s talk about how to take care of the device so it works when you want it to!

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Information Sessions

Join one of our live virtual information sessions to learn more about our curriculum, community, and computer science focus!

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Access to Computer Science for all learners

In the US, Minnesota ranks last for the percent of high schools offering foundational CS courses. New Code Academy is changing that.

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First 20 Days

New Code Academy staff concentrate on relationships, routines, and digital literacy early to build foundational skills students all year.

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Launching From The Learning Zone

In our K-12 online school, students have the time and flexibility to persist.

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High School Electives: AP Computer Science Classes Online

Any Minnesota high school student in grades 9-12 can take advantage of New Code Academy's online Advanced Placement® (AP) electives.

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Partnering With The University of Minnesota

The Learning + Technologies (L+T) Collaborative at the University of Minnesota Twin Cities, leading a unique partnership in K-12 online learning. L+T collaborative supports our licensed teachers at New Code Academy.

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