Independent schools operate with considerable autonomy, serve communities built on trust and relationships, and often function as tight-knit environments where everyone knows everyone. These strengths can also create blind spots when it comes to campus safety. Threats to school communities […]
Leadership transitions can bring a range of emotions, including excitement and anxiety, especially when a new head of school onboards. Nearly 10% of SAIS member schools faced this situation during the 2025-26 academic year, with 7.5% of heads of school […]
When prospective teachers arrive to the campus of the Atlanta Speech School to initially meet with Executive Director Comer Yates, the conversation often begins with a simple ask: “Tell me about a student who changed your life.” The answers of […]
Hello there! The sun is out. Summer is near. The energy has shifted. And seniors are not the only ones with “itis.” There is nothing quite like this time of year wrapped up in joy, fatigue, and anticipation. In the […]
Why Endowments Matter Now For independent schools, an endowment is far more than a financial asset. An endowment fund signals a commitment to the school’s mission, a safeguard against tuition dependence, and a bridge between the generosity of past donors […]
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School advancement officers may find themselves in the enviable but tough position when a donor indicates an intention to make a major gift to the school in an area that does not align within the school’s immediate needs. To partner […]
Hello there! As spring break approaches, we enter the final quarter of the school year. This stretch always feels compressed, as important decisions and priorities converge simultaneously. Budget analysis, recruitment of new faculty and staff members, and enrollment projections are […]
