Shaped by shifting generational values, emerging technologies, and changing motivations, faculty and staff recruitment is evolving. As school leaders navigate the complex task of building exceptional teams, they will need to consider how candidates bring distinct expectations to the workplace […]
Teacher Recruitment & Retention With Intention The landscape of education is changing — from AI integration to the rise of alternative educational delivery models such as online schools and microschools. During his presidential address at the 2024 SAIS Annual Conference, […]
Independent schools face an evolving array of challenges that extend far beyond traditional academic concerns. From cybersecurity threats and campus safety to financial sustainability and reputational risks, school leaders must navigate a multifaceted risk environment while maintaining their commitment to […]
Compensation Strategy Independent schools face increasing pressure to attract and retain exceptional faculty while maintaining financial sustainability. As the education landscape becomes more competitive, schools should consider compensation models that reflect both market realities and institutional values. Through careful analysis […]
Strategic Approaches to Faculty and Staff Retention The challenge of finding and keeping exceptional educators has emerged as a critical priority in independent schools. Recent SAIS pulse surveys reveal that over half of heads of school and 44% of division […]
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The Employee Benefits Survey was designed to gather insights on school-specific and regional trends around benefits in SAIS member schools. The survey was administered in January 2023. Human resources, financial officers, and other business office personnel from all SAIS member […]
Throughout this year, you will see the voices of many SAIS board members in this spot as the organization transitions to new leadership. Continuing the conversation from our February newsletter featuring Autumn Graves, head of St. Anne’s-Belfield School in Charlottesville, […]
Meera Shah, Trey Education, and Peter Gow, Advanced Independent Curriculum, share tips for hiring, early support of teachers, and follow through with suggestions on new faculty orientation and ongoing, yearlong support. Developing effective strategies and processes to ensure that each […]
