![](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1665069517989-03IILCUTA6SD7KC296SI/unsplash-image-npxXWgQ33ZQ.jpg)
The Blueprint Blog
Resources, articles, and videos to help your school thrive.
![Where is your School in its Life Cycle?](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1683298728405-ZKTR98Y3AOC8GA7G8ED2/Screen%2BShot%2B2023-05-05%2Bat%2B9.32.23%2BAM.jpg)
Where is your School in its Life Cycle?
Knowing where you are in the life cycle is the first step to moving forward!
![25 Things Parents Notice on School Tours](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1682703765526-5BJRY9PXREF28X5S7S7Z/unsplash-image-h6gCRTCxM7o.jpg)
25 Things Parents Notice on School Tours
Creating a positive tour experience for prospective parents.
![THIS + THIS = School Sustainability](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1682114221844-TQ7TANAY61BEWJ9NBW8P/unsplash-image-cXUOQWdRV4I.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1681501558430-AME13W4MZ695G58NMCCM/RyanHeadshot.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1680796523842-33124AM00SEBXLMLJNJS/JeffHeadshot.jpeg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1680284581225-7P3JCI45STF022RDJLL5/Episode+2+Shawn+Intro.png)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1677893017574-AG3IQUBXMLA2ONL2DPOP/Screen%2BShot%2B2023-03-02%2Bat%2B3.42.22%2BPM.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1677249974564-4V6NA6UPS3J22DNECN06/unsplash-image-SqjhKY9877M.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1676640454683-6YP4IA2VIQQET2H94Z17/EltonHeadshot.jpg)
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](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/6050b43b491a4b434a275ce6/1676052926885-OKKZFSWN4DA3ULJMPEFA/unsplash-image-Hcfwew744z4.jpg)
Your Website Won’t Get You “Found” - But This Will
A great tool for helping your school website "get found" by prospective parents.