Ignition Point Six Ways for Schools to Intentionally Use What they Already have to Strengthen Belonging “Is This Really for Me?” Before a freshman chooses a pathway, joins a club, signs…Kris MenonSeptember 30, 2026
Ignition Point Orientation is an Event. Transition is a Process Schools have become increasingly thoughtful about orientation. Many now offer summer programming, building tours, student-led…Alisha SaucedoSeptember 30, 2026
Ignition Point Bringing the IB Learner Profile to Life: Igniting Student Leadership at Rainier Beach High School What does it look like when a school's vision for students isn't simply written on…Alisha SaucedoSeptember 29, 2026
Ignition Point A New Chapter: Ignite Nation Non-Profit Enrichment Option for Student Peer Mentoring Expansion Pathway: Ignite Leadership (CTE) Enrichment Option for Student…Alisha SaucedoSeptember 16, 2026
Uncategorized When Students See What’s Possible: How Newburyport High School Is Growing a Culture of Mentoring When Students See What’s Possible: How Newburyport is Growing a Culture of Mentoring Sometimes the…Alisha SaucedoAugust 27, 2026
Ignition Point National Relaxation Day Has Passed. Your Permission to Rest Has Not. National Relaxation Day Has Passed. Your Permission to Rest Has Not. August 15 was National…Alisha SaucedoAugust 27, 2026
Ignition Point The First 30 Days The First 30 Days: 30 Small Practices That Build a Stronger School Culture What if…Alisha SaucedoAugust 27, 2026
Ignition Point Relationships are Built on the Little Things: An Administrators Guide to Building Strong Relationships, Without the Burnout An Administrators Guide to Building Strong Relationships, Without the Burnout When people think about relationship…Alisha SaucedoJuly 21, 2026
Ignition Point The Educator’s Guide to a Summer of Self-Care Rest with Purpose. Return with Intention. As another school year comes to a close, educators…Alisha SaucedoJuly 20, 2026
Ignition Point Introducing the Ignite Mentoring Certification Pathway Cross-Industry recognized Mentoring credentials Recognizing the Work That Matters: Introducing the Ignite Mentoring Certification Pathway…Alisha SaucedoJuly 20, 2026
Ignition Point More Than a Mentor Camp: Why Students May Be the Greatest Resource We Haven’t Fully Invested In Outcomes You Can Measure Within 1–3 years of implementing Ignite as a mentoring system, schools…Alisha SaucedoJuly 7, 2026
Ignition Point 6 Ways to Design Transition Days Students Actually Remember Six Ways to Design Transition Days Students Actually Remember Schools spend an incredible amount of…Alisha SaucedoMay 22, 2026
Ignition Point More Than Inclusion: How Mentorship at Lakes High School Is Creating Meaningful Leadership Opportunities for Special Education Students Enrichment Option for Student Peer Mentoring Expansion Pathway: Ignite Leadership (CTE) Enrichment Option for Student…Alisha SaucedoMay 22, 2026
Ignition Point Five Foundations of Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Teachers the five foundations of Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Teachers Practical Leadership Moves for Creating…Alisha SaucedoMay 22, 2026
Ignition Point Performance Readiness: 5 Test-Day Strategies That Help Students Show What They Know Performance Readiness State testing season can bring pressure, nerves, and a long list of reminders.…Alisha SaucedoApril 30, 2026
Uncategorized Funding Your Vision: How Schools Are Supporting Student-Led Mentoring Systems Funding Your Vision Funding Isn’t Simple, But There Are Pathways If you’ve ever tried to…Alisha SaucedoApril 27, 2026
Ignition Point The 8-Step Guide to Being a Great Mentor Why Mentoring Matters Mentoring isn’t something we have to manufacture—it’s something we’re wired for. As…Alisha SaucedoApril 25, 2026
Uncategorized The 5 Pillars of Leadership: Bridging the Gap Between Technical Skills and Real-World Readiness Bridging the Gap Between Technical Skills and Real-World Readiness In today’s world, preparing students for…Alisha SaucedoApril 23, 2026
Ignition Point Breaking Down the Four Quadrants of Time Management When Everything Feels Urgent: A Time Framework Every Educator Should Know We recognize the growing…Alisha SaucedoMarch 6, 2026
Ignition Point 20 Years of Power Within 20 Years of Power Within How Lakes High School Informed the Design of Sustainable Mentoring…Alisha SaucedoMarch 6, 2026