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2019-20 Head of School Appointments

The following schools welcomed new heads to their campuses for the 2019-20 school year. Congratulations to these colleagues on their appointments! If your school has experienced a leadership change, please let SAIS know by submitting the Head of School / Substantive […]

Trends in the Financial Aid Landscape

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2019 SAIS Human Resources Survey Report

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FastStats: From Total Compensation to Unsung Benefits

Wednesday, February 12, 2020By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN Introduction As a companion to the comprehensive 2019 SAIS Human Resources Survey Report, this FastStats highlights base salary and total compensation trends for NAIS and SAIS schools, some underlying factors that influence the setting of […]

Effective Board Governance Videos

Overview of Effective Boards This video provides an overview of how highly effective independent school boards operate and fit into the wider picture of independent schools. Viewers will take away a concrete understanding of the six fundamental characteristics of how […]

2018-19 Head of School Appointments

The following schools welcomed new heads to their campuses for the 2018-19 school year. Congratulations to these colleagues on their appointments! If your school has experienced a leadership change, please let SAIS know by submitting the Head of School / Substantive […]

FastStats: Determining Faculty Salaries in NAIS and SAIS Schools

Wednesday, February 5, 2019By Jeff Mitchell, Head of School, Currey Ingram Academy, Brentwood, TN For the 25 years I have served in independent schools, there has been a healthy conversation about the philosophy underpinning the determination of faculty salaries. Among […]

2017-18 Head of School Appointments

The following schools welcomed new heads to their campuses for the 2017-18 school year. Congratulations to these colleagues on their appointments! If your school has experienced a leadership change, please let SAIS know by submitting the Head of School / Substantive […]

Tax Credits and Vouchers: Funding for Independent Schools

Historically independent schools have maintained their independence by not accepting government funding at any level. It is a commonly held belief that government funding is accompanied by government regulation. It is the “strings attached” that create problems for independent schools […]

Perception of Independent School Value

In November 2006, a study was commissioned by the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) to assess the current opinions and perceptions of independent schools. This study, conducted by Shugoll Research, had the objectives of assessing attitudes toward quality objectives; […]