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BOARD BULLETIN: Shared Accountability: The Heart of Effective Governance

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President As we continue our journey through the Governance Health Index, this month’s focus is Shared Accountability—the competency that sits at the heart of effective governance and healthy partnership between the board and head of […]

February 2026 Signals

Hello there, As I write this, many of us are navigating a wintry mix of snow and ice, power outages, and those familiar open-or-close school decisions. I hope you fared well. As this weather system moves on, February school life […]

A Classroom Without Walls: Designing Early Learning Environments that Reflect Mission and Mindset

Episcopal Day School, located in Augusta, GA, introduced a Nature School – born from a deep belief that children learn best through meaningful, hands-on experiences that connect them to the world around them. The program grew out of the PK-grade […]

Cultivating Growth Through Clear and Courageous Conversations

School leaders and personnel often desire meaningful feedback, as is the case with the educators surveyed in a recent SAIS motivation and engagement survey. As evidenced by the data, teachers crave feedback, as good feedback can provide role clarity, affect […]

BOARD BULLETIN: Talent as Strategy: The Board’s Role in Building Capacity

By Dr. Brett Jacobsen, SAIS President This month’s Governance Health Index focus, Talent Cultivation, focuses on one of the most consequential responsibilities of a high-functioning board. It centers on ensuring the people who lead and govern the school are equipped […]

January 2026 Signals

Hello there, I hope your well-deserved break allowed for moments of rest and meaningful time with family and friends. Before enrollment agreements, staff contracts, and budget planning come fully into view, I invite you and your team to pause and […]

Mission in Motion: Strategic Branding and Messaging That Spark Action

Schools talk about brand, but how does one differentiate in a crowded market? That’s the challenge top of mind for nearly 30 percent of SAIS marketing and communications professionals (Pulse Perspectives, May 2025). Though nearly 20 percent of MarCom pros […]

Next-Level Leadership: Developing Strong, Cohesive Leadership Teams

Attracting and retaining qualified faculty and staff, as well as balancing daily demands with strategy, are among the issues keeping heads of school up at night (SAIS March 2025 Pulse Survey). To be able to delegate and allow others to […]

Blueprint Sprint | NASHVILLE | Jan. 26-27

Blueprint Sprint | NASHVILLE | Jan. 26-27 Event Details The Fine Print

Blueprint Sprint | BIRMINGHAM | Feb. 2-3

Blueprint Sprint | BIRMINGHAM | Feb. 2-3 Event Details The Fine Print