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How to Tell If Your School Is Ready for a Schedule Change
Academic Leadership ● February 21, 2021
If there's ever been a school year where the typical plans, schedules, and procedures have been completely thrown out the window, it's this one. Leading during the COVID-19 pandemic has been trying. It's also created opportunities to rethink systems you always thought were set in stone and completely unchangeable.
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Three Steps to Building a Strong Foundation for Your Alumni Association
Fundraising ● February 21, 2021
Your alumni are some of your school’s most enthusiastic champions. They have matriculated through your programs, experienced your mission at work, and are now members of the community, exemplifying the outcomes your school aims to achieve.
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Leave the Stress Behind to Make Your Next Hire a Success
School Heads ● February 21, 2021
Hiring the best candidates in any industry can be challenging, especially during a pandemic. The stress and time-consuming nature of finding and hiring the right person for a specific role too often leads to settling for an “adequate” placement—not a “best hire.”
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Beginning the Journey of Self-Reflection in Racism
School Leadership ● February 14, 2021
Many school leaders aren’t aware of their own unconscious biases or the damage they cause—even when they have the best intentions. Vital work to dismantle racism in society today starts with self-reflection—this is the beginning of evoking the changes necessary for society’s evolution.
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How Schools Can Respond to the Black Lives Matter Movement
School Leadership ● February 14, 2021
In recognition of Black History Month, we’re highlighting a webinar focusing on how schools can respond to the Black Lives Matter movement, originally held last summer. We think it is an important topic to revisit—addressing one of our generation’s most crucial issues.
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How to Cultivate Relationships With BIPOC Students and Alumni
School Leadership ● February 14, 2021
It’s clear that there is much to do to build and sustain diverse and inclusive communities within private schools for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) students and alumni. Even as schools become more intentional in their efforts, many still struggle with attracting and retaining BIPOC students.
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How to Create a Successful Volunteer Program
Fundraising ● February 7, 2021
Private schools rely on motivated and engaged volunteers to support fundraising initiatives, engage new families, participate in parent and alumni associations, and much more. Recruiting volunteers who make a difference can feel like an overwhelming task—but is vital to your school’s overall success.
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Tips for Enrollment Managers Responding to the Post-Covid World
Enrollment Management ● February 7, 2021
The private school enrollment landscape was changing even before the pandemic. Over the last 20 years, the number of families who can buy a private education has flattened—even though the number of private schools has doubled.
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Four Tips to Improve Student Retention With Your Welcome Packet
Enrollment Management ● February 7, 2021
Once a new student enrolls in your school, you may be tempted to take a breather—but it’s time to think about retention. How parents and children experience your school from the get-go can impact their choice to stay in the long-term. Nothing creates a great first impression like a well-designed welcome packet.
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How to Set Mission-Driven Tuition Post Pandemic
Business and Operations ● January 31, 2021
Tuition setting is the cornerstone of your school's sustainability—acting as a compass and charting the course for your long-term viability. Consider all the essential variables to your sustainability. Price yourself according to those variables and the mission-driven program you want to deliver.
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