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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – February 11

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Webinar Recording – The First Years Matter: Research Insights on Early Career Educators

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Reimagining the Employee Value Proposition in Independent Schools

Reimagining the Employee Value Proposition in Independent Schools is a sector-wide study of educators across the SAIS association membership. The study seeks to understand how independent school educators experience motivation, engagement, and meaning in their work—and how those experiences shape […]

Webinar Recording – Beyond Burnout: Creating Cultures of Connection & Care

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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – January 14

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Five Indicators Every Independent School Should Track and Leverage

Introduction While independent schools vary in mission and model, the fundamentals of financial health are remarkably consistent. This article will present five essential indicators that every independent school head, trustee, and senior leader should have “at the ready,” – figures […]

The First Years Matter: Research Insights on Early Career Educators

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 […]

Webinar Recording – The Cost of Capacity: Right-Sizing Programs, Space, and Staffing

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Heads of School Virtual Roundtable Recording – November 12

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Understanding and Implementing Effective Compensation Models

Understanding compensation philosophy and structure is essential for attracting and retaining talented educators while maintaining financial sustainability. Whether you’re evaluating your current compensation structure or building a new model from the ground up, these resources will assist schools in developing […]