The Blueprint Schools Blog
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Episode 019–Confessions of a School Leader: “I Keep Thinking I’ll Catch Up…Eventually”
Blueprint Schools founder Dana Kirchoff and Team Consultant Jake Unke unpack the common belief that "getting ahead is just around the corner."
Episode 018–Confessions of a School Leader: I Feel Like I Have to Do Everything
The Blueprint Schools Podcast is back with a new series called Confessions of a School Leader. Our first confession? “I Feel Like I Have to Do Everything!”
Ending Well: Lions, Horses, Dogs, and Your Team
The students are gone, and the end of the year activities have finally ceased, but there’s another group of people who need an ending that encourages, supports, and sets them up for the next year…your team.
Ending Well: Celebrating Church-School Connection
As you wrap up another school year, check out our new series called “Ending Well.” This second article shares five opportunities for building connection between your school and its supporting congregation or churches.
Ending Well: Did This Year Matter?
As you wrap up another school year, check out our new series called “Ending Well.” This first article focuses on creating closure in the classroom and the powerful affect it can have on future learning.
What Happens When a Culture Values Harmony More Than Honesty?
What “harmony” might be costing your team...and how to get things back on track.
You Trained Your Teachers on AI. Now What?
Resources and knowledge aren’t enough to lead our schools and, most importantly, our students forward in the age of AI.
Stop Guessing: The 5 Answers You Need to Set the Right Marketing Budget
How much should your school be spending on marketing?
Leading the AI Shift at Your School
AI is changing the world at an astonishing rate…how are you leading in the midst of this crucial moment in history?
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