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

Podcast Episode 002: Shawn Herkstroeter
From someone who never planned on being a principal to becoming a thriving leader and coach to other educational leaders, too.

A Website Solution for Schools
Is your school website helping or hindering your efforts to reach more families?

Number 1 of the 6 Most Impactful Instructional Strategies
The Jigsaw Method - the first of the six most impactful instructional strategies for educators.

Why Strategic Planning Gets a Bad Rap
Pastor Elton Stroh breaks down the common misperceptions - and objections - about strategic planning.

Your Website Won’t Get You “Found” - But This Will
A great tool for helping your school website "get found" by prospective parents.

ChatGPT: How Should Faith-based Schools Respond?
Plus, help equip your school through an upcoming webinar.

Podcast Episode 001: Andy Van Weele
How one school went from 19 kids to completely full in the kickoff episode of The Blueprint Schools Podcast.


Shoot Arrows, Not Darts
Targeting the six most impactful interventions in student learning.

Online Presence Checklist
Ensure families can find your school online this enrollment season!
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