The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.
Podcast Episode 013: Dana Kirchoff
WELCOME to SEASON TWO! Today Dana trades the host’s seat for the hot seat, tackling a big topic for educators and school leaders…
Starting the Year with Keystone Habits
Choosing a keystone habit is a great way to start the new school year…and has the potential for powerful transformation!
A Year’s Worth of Podcasts
Looking for something to listen to on your road trips, hikes, runs, or doing your yard work this summer? We rounded up a year’s worth of podcast episodes for you!
Podcast Episode 012: Justin Danell
It takes courage to submit to a whole organizational review like the Progress Report, but the clarity is worth it - for your leadership and your board, for your faculty and staff, and ultimately, for the students and families you serve.
4 Ways to End the School Year Well
Helpful ways - and practical examples - to thrive this time of year.
Podcast Episode 011: Ryan Finkbeiner
A remarkable story of transformation in urban Milwaukee.
Podcast Episode 010: Nic Kelly
In this episode, we talk about helping schools thrive, specifically through the funding opportunities that exist for us in Wisconsin. Along the way, we also dispel some rumors and misconceptions about School Choice.
Podcast Episode 009: Todd Russ
What makes coaching one of the things that helps us thrive in ministry...and a few reasons why people avoid it.
Podcast Episode 008: Ryan Kirchoff
Listen in as we break down the BIG topic of ChatGPT in education and share how a new resource called ChatGPT for Teachers can help your team thrive in instruction, curriculum, assessment, and so much more this new year.
Stop the Hurry
Christmas can be a crazy time - especially for teachers - but it doesn’t have to be. Here are some great thoughts on getting a handle on the “holidaze!”
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