Hello there! As the rush of August fades into the rearview mirror, I hope you and your community are finding a steady rhythm this fall. Looking back, the opening weeks of school may feel like a blur of schedules and […]
The School Community Feedback Survey is a comprehensive assessment tool designed specifically for independent schools to gather meaningful insights from parents, staff, and students. This survey captures feedback across all critical aspects of the school experience, providing actionable data to […]
Hello there! On behalf of everyone at SAIS, welcome to the 2025-2026 school year! As the year begins, the pace will pick up quickly with requests, initiatives, invitations, complaints, and expectations well before students even step on campus. And, it […]
Whew! You made it. Crossing the finish line of the 2024–2025 school year has never felt more rewarding. I want to take this moment to acknowledge the hard work and dedication that has defined school leaders across our association. The […]
Resources for Building Community During the May Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads — through the lens of their mission and vision — shared valuable research and resources they’ve put into practice and the meaningful impact these efforts have […]
The final stretch of the school year is here! It’s a season filled with a powerful mix of celebration, reflection, and anticipation. As you honor the extraordinary work that has unfolded behind the scenes, it’s also the perfect time to […]
With a few months left in the school year, a familiar tension has likely settled in —the anticipation of wrapping things up, paired with the fatigue that accumulates after months of deep investment. While feeling stretched, the calendar is packed […]
Entering March and approaching the promise of spring break, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the incredible work you and your teams have been doing. During my onboarding year, I have witnessed this impact first-hand as I have […]
Hello there! While February can sometimes feel like the longest month in school life, this is a fast-paced period with re-enrollment, faculty/staff agreements, student trips, and much more. Also, this is a season where one might be receiving a great […]
Schools Find Benefits to Combining AI and Fundraising Today’s independent school development professional is confronted with many challenges: raising annual fund dollars to support tuition shortfalls, building a major gifts pipeline for the next capital campaign, researching prospects, and applying […]
