The Blueprint Schools Blog
Free resources, articles, and a podcast to help your school thrive.
Episode 021–Confessions of a School Leader: “I Don’t Know What’s Next”
Diving into one of the most common phrases school leaders share with us…
Episode 020–Confessions of a School Leader: “I Just Need to Work Harder”
The answer isn’t always more effort…
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!”
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…
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!
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