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Pulse Perspectives

A resounding request has been to collect and curate data more relevant to our association of schools. This is a project we are committed to in the short and long term. In a fast-paced, dynamic environment, one avenue we are […]

BOARD BULLETIN: LEADING THROUGH STRATEGY

The board members at your school are hopefully aware of their three major responsibilities: While these three responsibilities may seem relatively straightforward, in reality, many boards struggle, especially with what’s involved in setting the strategic direction of the school. A […]

MARCH 2025 SIGNALS

Entering March and approaching the promise of spring break, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work you and your teams have been doing.  During my onboarding year, I have witnessed this impact first-hand as I have […]

FUTURE-PROOFING YOUR SCHOOL THROUGH M&A

A Look at School Mergers and Acquisitions As schools consider institutional sustainability, the idea of a merger or acquisition may come into play. An acquisition might be a good option for schools looking to expand – offering new grade levels […]

Webinar Recording – Trustee Education Series | Hot Legal Topics for Boards of Trustees

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THE PORTRAIT OF AN EDUCATOR

Teacher Recruitment & Retention With Intention The landscape of education is changing — from AI integration to the rise of alternative educational delivery models such as online schools and microschools. During his presidential address at the 2024 SAIS Annual Conference, […]

FEBRUARY 2025 SIGNALS

Hello there! While February can sometimes feel like the longest month in school life, this is a fast-paced period with re-enrollment, faculty/staff agreements, student trips, and much more. Also, this is a season where one might be receiving a great […]

OPTIMIZING AI IN THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

Schools Find Benefits to Combining AI and Fundraising Today’s independent school development professional is confronted with many challenges: raising annual fund dollars to support tuition shortfalls, building a major gifts pipeline for the next capital campaign, researching prospects, and applying […]