Using Foresight to Plan for Your School’s Future “Thinking about the far-off future is more than an exercise in intellectual curiosity. It’s a practical skill that new research reveals has a direct neurological link to greater creativity, empathy, and optimism. […]
Like nearly everyone reading these words, I have spent much of my professional life in meetings. Over the course of my career, as I have shifted from teaching and leading primarily students to teaching and leading primarily adults, I have […]
In this FastStats, I explore the affordability of independent schools, an increasingly pressing issue over the past two decades. With tuition rising, families find it more challenging to access private education without significant financial aid. This analysis uses historical data […]
Supporting Well-Being With Intention Top of mind for parents and educators is the current state of student well-being. We’re left wondering how to best support the unique needs of this generation. How did we arrive at what some describe as […]
Unlocking New Possibilities Regardless of the time a graduate spent with their alma mater – be it one year of high school or the entirety of their K-12 independent school experience – the relationship between student and school need not […]
Hello there! Entering a season of gratitude, thank you for your engagement throughout the fall. Whether joining us through webinars, sharing insights during virtual roundtables, or bringing your energy and expertise to the SAIS annual conference, we hope you have […]
It is a truism that the most talented teams do not always come out on top. Often, the team that “claims the prize” is one whose members support each other, utilize one other’s strengths, and minimize weaknesses. As Michael Jordan […]
SAIS encourages schools to adopt a comprehensive approach to ensure a seamless transition for these students. Guided by your school’s mission, vision, and values, we recommend leveraging the Enrolling Displaced Students Toolkit as both a current and future resource. The […]
With the many advances happening in the area of artificial intelligence, schools are using AI in innovative ways, both in the classroom and behind the scenes. Perhaps one of the most impactful ways AI can support students is through the […]
For Saint James School, Service Learning Is an Intentional Extension of Core Values Independent school mission statements often stretch beyond student academic gains to focus on developing the whole child. Yet, shaping students’ character, while admirable, is difficult to measure. […]
