Heads of schools share that retention and recruitment of qualified staff remains a concern, with 42.9% of respondents to the SAIS pulse survey indicate it as a top challenge. Following are a variety of resources specific to interviewing and hiring. […]
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 […]
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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, […]
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 […]
Compensation Strategy Independent schools face increasing pressure to attract and retain exceptional faculty while maintaining financial sustainability. As the education landscape becomes more competitive, schools should consider compensation models that reflect both market realities and institutional values. Through careful analysis […]
The What and Why of Dashboards In our mission-driven, data-informed educational landscape, effective visualization is crucial for making strategic decisions. Data dashboards transform complex school metrics into clear, actionable insights that can be understood at a glance. By leveraging visual […]
Making Smart, Mission-Based Decisions to Support School Community As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, […]
