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When Should the Business Manager and Development Director Attend Board Meetings?
Board of Trustees // October 22, 2019
The School Head should always attend Board meetings. But what about other key school administrators?
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What’s a Data Team and How Does It Support Your School?
Academic Leadership // October 18, 2019
Data is one of the most vital things your school can collect. It’s easy to make assumptions about what students, parents, faculty, and staff actually want. But data, collected often and pragmatically, provides insight into what your constituencies really want and need.
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Inboarding Versus Onboarding: Know the Difference to Help Your Leaders Succeed
Academic Leadership // October 17, 2019
You may have heard the terms inboarding and onboarding—and assumed they were the same. But these two terms refer to how to bring a person into the fold of your school, depending on their experience. Whether you’re starting a new role yourself or are supporting someone as they take on a leadership position, know the difference between these terms to help your leaders succeed.
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The 6 Factors That Matter to Students When Choosing a School
Advancement // October 10, 2019
You must align your school's messaging with what parents and students want, as both groups play a vital role in the recruitment and retention processes. These are the six top factors that matter most to students when choosing a school.
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Social Media Guidelines for Private Schools
Advancement // October 10, 2019
All schools can create a social media policy that dictates its answers to these questions and can be referred to when situations arise. This policy should go beyond how school channels will be used, and answer questions about what is and isn’t acceptable around social media use in your community.
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Can You Raffle Off Tuition as a Fundraiser?
Advancement // October 10, 2019
Coming up with innovative ideas for fundraisers can be challenging. You want to pique your community’s interest, offer something that’s of value to them, and raise money for your school in the process. One idea might be to raffle off partial tuition as a fundraiser, perhaps as the ultimate item during your Auction Gala.
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Crisis Planning: How to Prepare for the Worst and a Sample Outline
Business and Operations // October 9, 2019
Whether due to lack of knowledge, time, or resources, many schools don’t have a comprehensive crisis plan in place. Use this outline as a template to create a crisis plan that your school leaders can implement, based on your school's unique needs.
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What Your Leadership Team Must Do Now to Prepare for Next Year’s Summer Program
School Heads // October 4, 2019
The fall season is when you should make the majority of your plans for next year’s summer program. Here’s how to lay out responsibilities for each of your Leadership Team divisions to support a successful offering next year.
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Three Benefits of Monthly Head Chats
School Heads // October 3, 2019
It can be hard for parents to feel like you’re connected to them and their children from behind your desk or through your school’s emails and social media posts. That’s why we suggest holding monthly “Head chats,” inviting parents to campus to have intimate discussions about topics that matter to them.
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Active Shooter Awareness: Regaining Control in the "New Normal"
Private School News // September 27, 2019
Active shooter trainings and programs to teach coping skills are not only part of our lives on campus, but also our personal lives. Many students, parents, teachers, and staff members deal with anxiety related to school shootings. We must regain control and find personal balance within this new normal.
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