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Financial Resilience for Independent Schools: What to Watch and How to Measure

Monitoring Financial Sustainability From shifting demographics and evolving parent expectations to increased competition from public schools and alternative options, independent schools must navigate an increasingly complex landscape while maintaining their commitment to educational quality and mission-driven values. Current challenges also […]

Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Notes – September 17

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From First Inquiry to First Day: Designing Seamless Admissions Experiences Through Journey Mapping

Choosing the right independent school is one of the most significant decisions families make, involving complex considerations that extend far beyond academics. A comprehensive admissions journey map provides schools with invaluable insight into this decision-making process by tracking both parent […]

Webinar Recording – Cultivating Lifelong Connections: Innovative Strategies for Alumni Engagement

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Webinar Recording – Practical Strategies for Accelerating Your Annual Fund With AI

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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – January 15, 2025

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STARTING WITH A DEFICIT AND SAVING A SCHOOL

Making Smart, Mission-Based Decisions to Support School Community 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, […]

Webinar Recording – Data-Driven Success: How Net-Tuition Revenue, Enrollment Data, & Marketing Impact School Health

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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 […]

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 […]