George Harrison penned the sage line in his song, Any Road, “If you don’t know where you are goin’, any road will take you there.” What is true for individuals is equally true for boards. An effective board of trustees […]
Hello there! Happy 2025. While this is not the beginning of the year for us educators, it is a moment where we begin to plan for the following year — re-enrollment & tuition, admissions, staff contracts, course registration, schedules, and […]
During the December Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads shared valuable research and resources they have utilized within their communities. The topics discussed ranged from enhancing the student experience and exceeding parent expectations to respectfully navigating challenging conversations that […]
Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your school’s parents and families completely understood your mission and vision? If they supported teachers, the administration, and the advancement fund? If they not only showed up for parent events, but also encouraged other mission-fit […]
One of a board of trustees’ major responsibilities is to support the head of school, and for good reason. Without the head’s ability to manage the day-to-day functioning of the school, the board would not be able to fulfill its […]
As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, TN, McGehee shares that he does, however, love […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]
