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Dana Kirchoff 11/8/24 Dana Kirchoff 11/8/24

Planning Purposeful & Productive School Events - Part Three

The three biggest things that get in the way of productive school events!

Pastor Elton Stroh 11/1/24 Pastor Elton Stroh 11/1/24

The Importance of the +1

What is the +1 component…and why is it absolutely critical for faith-based schools?

Ryan Kirchoff 10/18/24 Ryan Kirchoff 10/18/24

This, not That: Giving Feedback During Writing

Are you giving feedback…or just correction…during the student writing process?

Dana Kirchoff 10/4/24 Dana Kirchoff 10/4/24

The Big Shift: The Big Issue

This biggest issue many schools are facing with THE BIG SHIFT.

Dana Kirchoff 9/20/24 Dana Kirchoff 9/20/24

Planning Purposeful & Productive School Events - Part Two

"Keep, axe, and add" your way to a purposeful school events calendar.

Ryan Kirchoff 9/13/24 Ryan Kirchoff 9/13/24

This, not That: Foster a Growth, Not a Fixed Mindset

How are our teaching practices affecting our students' mindsets?

Shawn Herkstroeter 9/6/24 Shawn Herkstroeter 9/6/24

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!

Ryan Kirchoff 8/16/24 Ryan Kirchoff 8/16/24

This, not That: Challenging the Status Quo of Education

How willing are you to challenge the status quo to improve student learning?

Dana Kirchoff 8/9/24 Dana Kirchoff 8/9/24

Planning Purposeful & Productive School Events - Part One

Reinvigorate your school’s events calendar with this series’ step-by-step exercises.

Dana Kirchoff 6/21/24 Dana Kirchoff 6/21/24

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!

“Blueprint Schools is a fantastic resource! I share many of the blogs with my teachers and they start some good discussions! The podcasts have helped connect me with more awesome ideas as well! I started using Parent Pulse at my school after listening to the podcast, and it has been awesome! Thank you Blueprint Schools!”

–Phil Gustafson, Principal

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–Alan Nolte, Principal at Fox Valley Lutheran High School

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