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How to Deal With a Difficult Parent During the Re-Enrollment Process
School Heads // January 8, 2019
You’ve probably run into parents who consistently refuse to follow the guidelines your Leadership Team has set. So how do you handle this situation? You don’t want to penalize a student for a parent’s behavior. But ultimately it’s your role to protect the school's long-term viability —and that includes ensuring you support a mission-appropriate culture.
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Three Social Media Tips for School Heads
School Heads // January 7, 2019
It’s your responsibility as School Head to lead by example, and help adopt trends to move your school forward. One area where you can have a tremendous impact is social media. Social media may feel like the elephant in the room for some leaders. You know people use it, many say it can have an impact, but you’re just not sure whether it’s useful (or how to get started). But social media isn’t going away.
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New Year, New Goals for Yourself and Your School
Private School News // December 22, 2018
As 2018 quickly comes to a close, now is the perfect time to set goals for 2019. Goal setting is immensely important for overall success—both personally and professionally. After all, if you’re not setting goals, how will you know what to reach for?
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The Signs of Athletic Burnout
School Leadership // December 21, 2018
It’s estimated that 25 million student athletes participate in sports between the ages of five and 20. With statistics like this, it’s safe to say that sports are a huge part of the student experience. But burnout is becoming more common among student athletes. Here are signs and how to help students cope.
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Eight International Student Recruitment Strategies to Consider
Private School News // December 20, 2018
International students can add so much to your school. They can help expand your school’s cultural footprint, bring together students of different backgrounds, and support your goal of fostering a well-rounded community of like-minded learners. But how do you help mission-appropriate international students learn about your school, and recruit them to join your institution?
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How Should the Board Share Information With the School’s Families?
Board of Trustees // December 19, 2018
Maintaining appropriate communication with parents, faculty, and the Leadership Team can help ease the pressure on Trustees to share what has occurred during a meeting. When constituents know that they will be provided with reliable, relevant information on a consistent basis, they are less likely to probe the Trustees one-on-one.
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The Hidden Organizational Pitfalls of a Head Search
Board of Trustees // December 17, 2018
The intangible, indirect “costs” of a Head search may be the most difficult to estimate because they do not fall into personnel costs or time. They may involve many people’s responses to the need for and the process of a search.
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The Factors Division Heads Need to Prosper
Academic Leadership // December 14, 2018
The Division Head is often a “middle man” of sorts in your school hierarchy. Therefore, it’s integral that this role—one that holds everyone together—gets what it needs to prosper.
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Three Ways Recess and Play Improve Classroom Learning
Academic Leadership // December 13, 2018
The school day is packed with activities and objectives, and it can be difficult to fit everything in. You want your students to succeed, and give them the best learning opportunities possible. Often, when it comes to priorities, recess and time for unstructured play can fall to the bottom of the list.
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How to Communicate Before, During, and After a School Survey Initiative
Advancement // December 12, 2018
As a member of the enrollment management or marketing team, you might be tasked with handling the communication before, during, and after a survey initiative. It’s important to let students, parents, and faculty know about your survey and what you hope to achieve so there are no questions throughout the process.
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