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Perception of Independent School Value

In November 2006, a study was commissioned by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to assess the current opinions and perceptions of independent schools. This study, conducted by Shugoll Research, had the objectives of assessing attitudes toward quality objectives; […]

Tuition Discounting: A Discussion for Independent Schools

The practice of tuition discounting — charging different students different prices for the same educational opportunities — is a relatively recent feature of independent K-12 education. Most independent schools provide some amount of financial aid for students from families with […]

The Value Proposition for Independent Schools

Many independent school leaders experience anxiety over the prospect of losing enrollments. Given that independent schools are funded primarily through tuition revenue, financial sustainability is closely linked to enrolling sufficient numbers of “mission appropriate” students. With this in mind, it […]

The Head of School Evaluation Process

In an independent school, one of the primary sets of responsibilities for the board of trustees is the hiring, nurturing, and evaluating of the head of school. The evaluation, when done correctly, enhances communication between the head and board around […]

FastStats: Comparing SAIS and NAIS Faculty Salaries

Wednesday, October 19, 2016By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN In this FastStats SAIS and NAIS faculty salaries are compared. Figure 1 shows the median salaries of SAIS and NAIS teachers for the past ten years. […]

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Intro & The New Trustee

The New Trustee Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee (this video) Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Board Succession Planning

Good Trusteeship Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning (this video)

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Common Conflicts

Common Conflicts Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads (this video) Board Succession Planning

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Understanding the Role of Head and Board

Understanding the Role of Head and Board Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee Good Trusteeship Understanding the Role of Head and Board (this video) Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning

Trusteeship: A Conversation with Hal Daughdrill and Steve Robinson – Good Trusteeship

Good Trusteeship Trusteeship Intro & The New Trustee Good Trusteeship (this video) Understanding the Role of Head and Board Common Conflicts with Boards and Heads Board Succession Planning