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The Smartest Person in the Room

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 […]

Vetting Candidates: Creating a Hiring Process that Prioritizes Student Safety

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 […]

The Head’s Role in Cultivating Leaders

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 […]

Student Behavior and Discipline Policy Resources

An Employee Handbook Refresher Course for Independent Schools McLane Middleton Clarify Your School’s Handbook Policy About Reporting Student Discipline NAIS Creating Policies for Social Media Discipline NAIS First Circuit Decision Underscores Importance Of Effective Enrollment Agreements And Student Handbooks Schwartz […]

2023 Board/Head Workshop

Optimizing the Board/Head Partnership The challenges facing boards and heads are more complex than ever. A trusting board/head relationship creates powerful opportunities for the school to thrive and move forward when critical moments arise.  This workshop will discuss what heads […]

2023 Institute for Heads

Engage with other heads at this energizing and nurturing retreat offering thoughtful, nuanced conversations on complex issues facing heads of school. Expect conversations with other heads who understand exactly what your days are like. There will be humor, there will be […]

Talking to Kids About Violence

Reassuring children that they are safe and making time to talk are just a few suggestions for helping students cope with violence in their local community and wider world. The following resources offer age appropriate suggestions for teachers and parents […]

Powerful School Partnerships: Learning How to Serve Our Black and Brown Students

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The High Strategic Value of an Interim Head: A Conversation with Ralph Wales

Choosing an interim head of school doesn’t have to be a backup plan—it can be the most strategic option for a school in transition. Conventional wisdom suggests that when a head of school leaves their post, a new one must […]

First-Time Heads of School Roundtable

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