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ENROLLING DISPLACED STUDENTS TOOLKIT

SAIS encourages schools to adopt a comprehensive approach to ensure a seamless transition for these students. Guided by your school’s mission, vision, and values, we recommend leveraging the Enrolling Displaced Students Toolkit as both a current and future resource. The […]

AI and Adaptive Technology

With the many advances happening in the area of artificial intelligence, schools are using AI in innovative ways, both in the classroom and behind the scenes. Perhaps one of the most impactful ways AI can support students is through the […]

Developing Core Values That Resonate With Your School Community

Independent school mission statements often stretch beyond student academic gains to focus on developing the whole child. Yet, shaping students’ character, while admirable, is difficult to measure. Dr. Larry McLemore, head of school at the Saint James School in Montgomery, […]

Scenario Planning

The What, Why, and How of Scenario Planning Scenario planning is a strategic tool that helps schools navigate uncertainty and prepare for potential future challenges. By exploring various scenarios and their potential outcomes, schools can identify risks and opportunities and […]

OCTOBER 2024 SIGNALS

From Florida and Georgia to Western Carolina, Helene’s impact has deeply affected many of our school communities. I encourage you to continue reaching out and checking in with your colleagues along the storm’s path. Their leadership during these difficult times […]

Exploring Endowments

Endowments by the Numbers Endowments typically rely heavily on large, single contributions. These large contributions have lasting impacts, allowing schools to fund financial aid, faculty positions, and facility improvements. The Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) and NAIS […]

Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – September 19, 2024

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SEPTEMBER 2024 SIGNALS

Hello there! As the August rush has come to a conclusion, I hope you are able to turn the corner and settle into a routine and rhythm that serves your students, supports your faculty/staff, and is welcomed by your parent […]

Dialoguing Across Difference: Student Facilitation of Challenging Conversations

For the past seven years, Cary Academy, located in Cary, NC, has been living out the school’s values of respect, integrity, and compassion through their “Dialogue Across Difference” initiative. Nearly 790 students in middle and upper school participate in the […]

Maintain Teacher Autonomy While Adopting AI Schoolwide

Without question, the use – and sometimes misuse – of Artificial Intelligence is one of the most pressing issues of our times. AI is a rapidly changing technology that’s growing in popularity and quickly embedding itself within our daily routines. […]