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December 2025 Signals

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 […]

Mission-Based Fiscal & Campus Planning

In October 2025, SAIS pulse surveyed member school business officers, with 69% reporting that the financial health of their school is strong/very strong, down slightly from 72.7% in 2024. Despite a healthy financial position, deferred maintenance projects are considered a […]

Reimagining Parent Engagement: Aligning Mission, Culture, and Parent Aspirations

A family’s level of engagement with their child’s school is a critical piece of the independent school student recruitment and retention puzzle. More than one third (33%) of SAIS enrollment management professionals claim attrition rates of 10% or more in […]

Webinar Recording – Cultivating Growth Through Clear & Courageous Conversations

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November 2025 Signals

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, […]

Webinar Recording – Pay With Purpose: Building Compensation Models That Reflect Mission and Market

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Webinar Recording – Financial Sustainability Now: Building a Resilient and Mission-Aligned Model

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Webinar Recording – Mind the Gap: Strengthening the Recruitment Pipeline

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Recording – SAIS Annual Business Meeting – October 15, 2025

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October 2025 Signals

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 […]