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Webinar Recording – The Wellness-Retention Connection: Creating Thriving Faculty Communities Through Early Care & Support

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Meridian Dashboard

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Meridian: Benchmarking for Orientation & Direction

SAIS is excited to unveil Meridian, a new benchmarking tool designed to help school leaders make data-informed decisions that strengthen mission-driven plans. The first phase of Meridian focuses on teacher compensation, with future iterations expanding into broader areas of school […]

Webinar Recording – Mind the Gap: Strengthening the Recruitment Pipeline

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Recording – SAIS Annual Business Meeting – October 15, 2025

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Financial Resilience for Independent Schools: What to Watch and How to Measure

Monitoring Financial Sustainability From shifting demographics and evolving parent expectations to increased competition from public schools and alternative options, independent schools must navigate an increasingly complex landscape while maintaining their commitment to educational quality and mission-driven values. Current challenges also […]

October 2025 Signals

Hello there!  Turning the corner on the first quarter of the school year, I invite you to pause and reflect on a challenge your team is currently exploring, whether it’s a small improvement or a transformational shift. As you focus […]

A Community That Cares: Fostering Belonging Through Faculty and Staff Wellness

In a recent Gallup/Walton Family Foundation study, teachers shared that, regardless of their level of job satisfaction, they are feeling burned out. The October 2025 SAIS Pulse Perspectives revealed that one of the leading causes of faculty and staff departures […]

From Reactive to Proactive: Building Recruitment Programs for the Long Game

Nationally, schools face an increasingly competitive and shrinking pool of qualified teachers. In March 2025, 42.9 percent of SAIS heads shared that retention and recruitment of qualified staff remains a top priority. Further, the September 2025 Trend Tracker highlights the […]

Webinar Recording – Leadership Operating Model: Aligning Time, Energy, and Priorities for Impact

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