The Blueprint Blog
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This, not That: Assessment is a Two-way Mirror
Three questions every educator should be asking about their assessments…
This, not That: Giving Feedback AFTER Writing
Digging into teacher feedback that TRULY makes a difference to student writing!
This, not That: Giving Feedback During Writing
Are you giving feedback…or just correction…during the student writing process?
This, not That: Foster a Growth, Not a Fixed Mindset
How are our teaching practices affecting our students' mindsets?
This, not That: Challenging the Status Quo of Education
How willing are you to challenge the status quo to improve student learning?
The New Grading Standard
All of the articles in this series so far have built the foundation for this final article in the “Making the Grade” series…
Grading the Group
If we want to create a culture of collaboration in classrooms, here are two group grading practices that require further examination…
Reimaging Redos: Navigating Equitable Grading
What is your school’s “re-do” policy–and is it the most effective way to help students learn? Take this multiple choice quiz to find out…
Conversation with a Course-taker: ChatGPT for Teachers
What are teachers saying about Blueprint’s new online course?
“Blueprint Schools is a fantastic resource! I share many of the blogs with my teachers and they start some good discussions! The podcasts have helped connect me with more awesome ideas as well! I started using Parent Pulse at my school after listening to the podcast, and it has been awesome! Thank you Blueprint Schools!”
–Phil Gustafson, Principal
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–Alan Nolte, Principal at Fox Valley Lutheran High School