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 […]
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 […]
In a recent Gallup/Walton Family Foundation study, teachers shared that, regardless of their level of job satisfaction, they are feeling burned out. The October 2025 SAIS Pulse Perspectives revealed that one of the leading causes of faculty and staff departures […]
Nationally, schools face an increasingly competitive and shrinking pool of qualified teachers. In March 2025, 42.9 percent of SAIS heads shared that retention and recruitment of qualified staff remains a top priority. Further, the September 2025 Trend Tracker highlights the […]
When answers to everyday questions are available within seconds at the touch of a button, educators are left questioning: How do we prepare students for an unknown and ever-changing future? Rather than teaching students what to think, schools that implement […]
In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the role of leadership must extend beyond the boundaries of administration. Inspired by the work of Dr. John Eckert on collective leadership, Advent Episcopal School Director of Upper School Ben Burgess explores how distributed […]
From Little Red Riding Hood to Romeo and Juliet, we learn from a young age the power of stories. We cheer on the protagonist, weep at the loss of a beloved pet, and make meaning from the hero’s journey. More […]
Empowering educators is a strategic decision, and research affirms what school leaders know from experience: when teachers are supported, students thrive. At a time when independent schools face increasing demands and complexity, the most effective institutions are those that view […]
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 […]
It All Starts With Your School’s “Why” Recruiting and retaining qualified faculty and staff remains a top concern for heads of school, according to a recent pulse survey. The onboarding experience for new faculty and staff sets the foundation for […]
