Our research-based partnerships provide school leaders with sector reports to better inform decision making and provide a catalyst for school transformation. Whether you’re seeking to strengthen governance, transform teaching & learning, or gain insights on employee recruitment & retention, these resources provide the data you need to move forward in alignment with your school’s mission, vision, and values.

SAIS Teaching & Learning Framework

A practical tool designed to help school leaders reflect on, strengthen, and design learning that endures

Reimagining the Employee Value Proposition in Independent Schools

A sector-wide study to understand how independent school educators experience motivation, engagement, and meaning in their work

The First Years Matter: Research Insights on Early Career Educators

A research report in partnership with Dr. Carrie Grimes from the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University to better understand the experiences of early-career professionals in independent schools

SAIS Governance Health Index Framework

A framework comprised of three diagnostic assessments designed to help boards and heads evaluate governance effectiveness across six core competencies