
The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.

4 Ways to End the School Year Well
Helpful ways - and practical examples - to thrive this time of year.

Grading the Group
If we want to create a culture of collaboration in classrooms, here are two group grading practices that require further examination…

Podcast Episode 011: Ryan Finkbeiner
A remarkable story of transformation in urban Milwaukee.

How to Build Relationships during the Admissions Process
5 helpful ways to build a great admissions process for prospective families.

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…

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.

What is a Progress Report?
Breaking down Blueprint’s Progress Report, the process, and how it can help your school thrive.

Blueprint Schools Marketing Round-up!
A round-up of helpful marketing articles for your enrollment season needs.


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.
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