Hello Friends! Since the pandemic began three years ago, we have spent a lot of time thinking about and worrying about community. Over the past 18 months in particular, schools have been working hard to build back community that was […]
Tired of acronyms, alliteration, and other attempts at attention-catching organizing principles like “The Three C’s?” Thanks for the feedback. We’re not aware of a single best approach to providing—much less making good use of—feedback; in fact, we’re convinced that what […]
This article is based on a workshop presented by Stephenson and Kronsberg at the 2023 NAIS Annual Conference. Originally created by Stephenson in 2009, the goal of the workshop is to widen the lens of the conflict situation and ultimately […]
Articles and Information Why a 360-style evaluation is not the best choice and the recommended process for head evaluation An overview of the process including a timeline and guidance for setting goals Results from the National Leadership Evaluation Study, major […]
Summer brings well-deserved time off and key projects to tackle. But before we know it, school starts and it’s tempting to resume the same communication methods and patterns as the previous year. Now’s the right time to step back and […]
The SAIS Advancement Institute will guide you through the most effective strategies for cultivating major gifts, stewardship, planned giving, and more. Whether you’re new to the field or a seasoned professional, this program will offer tailored instruction to help you […]
This article originally appeared on the RG175 Blog and is reprinted here with the author’s permission. I value humility in a leader. As an independent school search consultant, I associate humility with learning, and being a learner is one of […]
Student safety and security is of paramount importance in independent schools. While the goal of a hiring process is primarily to find the best candidate for the position, it is imperative that schools also craft policies and develop processes that […]
By Derrick Willard, Head of School, Augusta Preparatory Day School When I took the job as head of school at Augusta Preparatory Day School (Georgia) in 2019, I was amused when a young student asked me, “Just what do you […]
Hello Friends! As you read this, February is coming to its quick close. To many this month is the trough of the school year, particularly in our region where we do not tend to build in a longer midwinter break. […]
