Hello there! Entering the final sprint, congratulations! Hope all the end of year parties, celebrations, and post-planning meetings allow for a time of deep reflection. You have a great deal to be proud of. At the same time, it is […]
Setting annual tuition is a complex blend of mission, market positioning, and financial strategy. Tuition & affordability is top of mind for SAIS heads of school and is an increasing concern (up 22.6% year over year, SAIS pulse survey). Of […]
Seana Peele is the director of advancement & communications for the Woodlawn School, a pre-K through grade 12 independent day school located on a 61-acre, wooded historic campus one mile from Davidson, NC. Here, she shares how schools can develop […]
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 […]
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 […]
Goal-setting has become a cornerstone of professional growth in the education profession. Teachers are encouraged to define clear, measurable objectives. Frameworks such as SMART Goals have been widely adopted to ensure that professional development is specific, achievable, and observable. At […]
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 […]
