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Dana Kirchoff 6/24/26 Dana Kirchoff 6/24/26

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."

Dana Kirchoff 6/12/26 Dana Kirchoff 6/12/26

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!”

Dana Kirchoff 5/15/26 Dana Kirchoff 5/15/26

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.

Dana Kirchoff 4/10/26 Dana Kirchoff 4/10/26

This IS NOT “Just How It Is”

What our team learned from doing our own Progress Report.

Dana Kirchoff 3/27/26 Dana Kirchoff 3/27/26

Stop Guessing: The 5 Answers You Need to Set the Right Marketing Budget

How much should your school be spending on marketing?

Dana Kirchoff 2/20/26 Dana Kirchoff 2/20/26

From Spirit Week to Super Special Week

What if Spirit Week was more than crazy hair day and cross-town rivalries?

Dana Kirchoff 1/30/26 Dana Kirchoff 1/30/26

Dig Before You Build

Wondering what your next step is as a school? Get out your shovel…

Dana Kirchoff 12/5/25 Dana Kirchoff 12/5/25

Podcast Episode 017–Student Assessment: The Shift from Confusion to Clarity

Rethink grading…and refocus on what truly matters: learning.

Dana Kirchoff 11/14/25 Dana Kirchoff 11/14/25

What Is Your School Chasing? Register Now for Blueprint’s Webinar Series

Stop chasing…and start registering HERE for Blueprint’s NEW webinar series!

Dana Kirchoff 10/31/25 Dana Kirchoff 10/31/25

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.

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