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Revising Curriculum and Assessment As COVID-19 Continues
Academic Leadership // June 28, 2020
The crisis-driven transition to distance learning was a major disruption in the 2020–21 school year. However, it also presented an opportunity to reimagine traditional education. If you haven’t already, consider redesigning your academic program to subscribe to a student-centered, outcome-based education model, rather than delivering a standards-based education.
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Three Steps for Projecting Fundraising Income as a Result of the Pandemic
Fundraising // June 21, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has created a climate of uncertainty for development professionals. Schools are reviewing the results of a highly unusual fundraising season and trying to project income for the new year. Almost half of all schools experienced a decline in overall fundraising revenue for the 2019...
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Ask These Four Questions to Support Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conversations
School Heads // June 21, 2020
We continue to see diversity, equity, and inclusion discussed at a national level and within our own schools and neighborhoods. As leaders tasked with supporting the school’s mission, many administrators look for guidance on how to approach these conversations in their unique communities.
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Five Lessons Development Offices Have Learned From COVID-19
Fundraising // June 14, 2020
As a result of these intense three months, five important lessons have emerged that can guide the future of your fundraising program.
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What Marketing Leaders Must Do to Prepare for Campus Reopening
Marketing Communications // June 14, 2020
While communities still feel the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, your school can and should continue marketing. However, your messaging must shift. This is a time to reach out to people in solidarity and empathy. Create connections with new parents while also strengthening relationships with your current families. We recommend reviewing the following areas to continue marketing your school successfully.
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Answering Your Recently Asked COVID-19 Questions
School Heads // June 14, 2020
COVID-19 has impacted every aspect of our lives. We’ve received many questions from school leaders about how to pivot their offerings today and how to plan for the future. We wanted to share some of our answers with you here.
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How Admission Leaders Can Prepare for Fall 2020
Enrollment Management // June 7, 2020
The pandemic has created a number of enrollment challenges for schools, including a decrease in inquiries, slowed admission funnel activity, more requests for financial aid, and delays in re-enrollment commitments. To prepare for a safe and successful reopening this fall, admission and enrollment management leaders must focus their recruitment and re-recruitment efforts on strategies that are empathetic and realistic.
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School Spotlight: How West Side Montessori Successfully Transitioned to Distance Learning
Academic Leadership // June 7, 2020
When West Side Montessori was faced with the challenge of distance learning, its leaders understandably had much to tackle. As at-home learning relies primarily on technology—which does not fit the school’s day-to-day philosophy—the leadership needed to ensure it constructed a unified, consistent approach for each level.
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The Next 60 Days: How to Prepare Before Reopening Campus
School Heads // June 7, 2020
The first day of the 2020–2021 school year will not be like any other. Now is the time to create and mobilize your School Reopening Task Force. This group must prepare and execute a detailed plan that prioritizes safety and continuity for your faculty, staff, students, and families. Your school’s plan serves as the foundation for a safe reopening and for the school year. Today, we’re sharing some things to consider.
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School Spotlight: How Canterbury School Held a Virtual Grandparents’ Day
Enrollment Management // May 31, 2020
When school campuses closed in early March, Canterbury School knew it had to adapt its traditional Grandparents’ Day, a beloved annual event in the school community.
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