Hello there, I hope your well-deserved break allowed for moments of rest and meaningful time with family and friends. Before enrollment agreements, staff contracts, and budget planning come fully into view, I invite you and your team to pause and […]
To better understand the experiences of early-career professionals in independent schools, SAIS partnered with Dr. Carrie Grimes from the Peabody College at Vanderbilt University in the fall of 2025 on an extensive research project. The research included a survey to […]
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Hello there! As you know all too well, December can be a vibrant but exhausting season in school life. Auditoriums are full with performances, winter sports are in full swing, student projects are being celebrated, and parent volunteers are constantly […]
Hello there! As we enter a season of gratitude, I want to thank you for the ways you have shown up this fall. Whether through webinars, virtual roundtables, leadership cohorts, or the energy you brought to the SAIS Annual Conference, […]
SAIS is excited to unveil Meridian, a new benchmarking tool designed to help school leaders make data-informed decisions that strengthen mission-driven plans. The first phase of Meridian focuses on teacher compensation, with future iterations expanding into broader areas of school […]
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 […]
Hello there! Turning the corner on the first quarter of the school year, I invite you to pause and reflect on a challenge your team is currently exploring, whether it’s a small improvement or a transformational shift. As you focus […]
