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Future-Proofing Your School Through M&A: A Look at School Mergers and Acquisitions

As schools consider institutional sustainability, the idea of a merger or acquisition may come into play. An acquisition might be a good option for schools looking to expand – offering new grade levels and divisions, acquiring new facilities, or onboarding […]

A Brave New (Digital) World: Students Take the Lead With Broadcasting and New Media

With a variety of media channels for sharing news or engaging with content, legacy media (i.e. print, broadcast television, and radio) appear to be waning, especially with younger audiences, while the usage of new media are on the rise. Schools […]

The Portrait of an Educator: 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, Dr. Brett Jacobsen shared the 10 […]

From Idea to Impact: Resources for Building Community

During the December Heads Virtual Roundtable, several SAIS school heads shared valuable research and resources they have utilized within their communities. The topics discussed ranged from enhancing the student experience and exceeding parent expectations to respectfully navigating challenging conversations that […]

Parent Engagement That Works: 3 Principles to Make the Most of Your Parent Events

Wouldn’t it be wonderful if your school’s parents and families completely understood your mission and vision? If they supported teachers, the administration, and the advancement fund? If they not only showed up for parent events, but also encouraged other mission-fit […]

Starting With a Deficit and Saving a School: Making Smart, Mission-Based Decisions to Support School Community

As can be the case with leaders who take the helm at independent schools, Robert McGehee confesses he’s “not a finance guy.” As head of school for St. Nicholas School in Chattanooga, TN, McGehee shares that he does, however, love […]

Taking a Futurist Approach to Strategic Planning: Using Foresight to Plan for Your School’s Future

“Thinking about the far-off future is more than an exercise in intellectual curiosity. It’s a practical skill that new research reveals has a direct neurological link to greater creativity, empathy, and optimism. In other words, futurist thinking gives you the […]

Reimagining Alumni Engagement: Unlocking New Possibilities

Regardless of the time a graduate spent with their alma mater – be it one year of high school or the entirety of their K-12 independent school experience – the relationship between student and school need not end at commencement. […]

Developing Core Values That Resonate With Your School Community

Independent school mission statements often stretch beyond student academic gains to focus on developing the whole child. Yet, shaping students’ character, while admirable, is difficult to measure. Dr. Larry McLemore, head of school at the Saint James School in Montgomery, […]

Webinar Recording – L+D’s Design for Election Season

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