The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.
25 Things Parents Notice on School Tours
Creating a positive tour experience for prospective parents.
THIS + THIS = School Sustainability
What is school sustainability…and what do you need to achieve it?
Number 2 of the 6 Most Impactful Instructional Strategies
Using this strategy can improve student learning up to 50%…
Determining the REAL Cost of Education
Jeff Davis breaks down how to calculate the real cost of education at your faith-based school, as well as five simple ways to build a healthier financial foundation.
Podcast Episode 002: Shawn Herkstroeter
From someone who never planned on being a principal to becoming a thriving leader and coach to other educational leaders, too.
A Website Solution for Schools
Is your school website helping or hindering your efforts to reach more families?
Number 1 of the 6 Most Impactful Instructional Strategies
The Jigsaw Method - the first of the six most impactful instructional strategies for educators.
Why Strategic Planning Gets a Bad Rap
Pastor Elton Stroh breaks down the common misperceptions - and objections - about strategic planning.
Your Website Won’t Get You “Found” - But This Will
A great tool for helping your school website "get found" by prospective parents.
ChatGPT: How Should Faith-based Schools Respond?
Plus, help equip your school through an upcoming webinar.
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–Phil Gustafson, Principal
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