The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.
Podcast Episode 017–Student Assessment: The Shift from Confusion to Clarity
Rethink grading…and refocus on what truly matters: learning.
Podcast Episode 016: Marketing vs. Communications-The Critical Shift for Reaching New Families
Learn why distinguishing marketing from communications could be the key to reaching more families.
Podcast Episode 015: A Shift in Focus–From Teaching to Learning
Shift your focus from teaching to learning…and see the difference in your classroom.
Podcast Episode 014: Alan Nolte
Listen in as Alan Nolte shares the SHIFT that occurs when we pursue the power of COLLABORATION in our schools.
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.
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–Phil Gustafson, Principal
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