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DECEMBER 2024 SIGNALS

Hello there! As we head towards the finish of the fall term, there is no greater time to take a moment to create some margin for your team to reflect on the first half of the year. If you need […]

Taking a Futurist Approach to Strategic Planning: 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. In other words, futurist thinking gives you the […]

Rethinking How and Why We Gather

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 […]

FastStats: Tuition & Affordability in Independent Schools

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 […]

How Are Students Really Doing? 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 an adolescent mental health […]

Reimagining Alumni Engagement: 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 end at commencement. […]

NOVEMBER 2024 SIGNALS

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 […]

BOARD BULLETIN: THE BOARD AS A TEAM

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 […]

ENROLLING DISPLACED STUDENTS TOOLKIT

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 […]

AI and Adaptive Technology

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 […]