The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.
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!
The New Grading Standard
All of the articles in this series so far have built the foundation for this final article in the “Making the Grade” series…
Podcast Episode 012: Justin Danell
It takes courage to submit to a whole organizational review like the Progress Report, but the clarity is worth it - for your leadership and your board, for your faculty and staff, and ultimately, for the students and families you serve.
4 Ways to End the School Year Well
Helpful ways - and practical examples - to thrive this time of year.
Grading the Group
If we want to create a culture of collaboration in classrooms, here are two group grading practices that require further examination…
Podcast Episode 011: Ryan Finkbeiner
A remarkable story of transformation in urban Milwaukee.
How to Build Relationships during the Admissions Process
5 helpful ways to build a great admissions process for prospective families.
Reimaging Redos: Navigating Equitable Grading
What is your school’s “re-do” policy–and is it the most effective way to help students learn? Take this multiple choice quiz to find out…
Podcast Episode 010: Nic Kelly
In this episode, we talk about helping schools thrive, specifically through the funding opportunities that exist for us in Wisconsin. Along the way, we also dispel some rumors and misconceptions about School Choice.