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Building Trust Between Division Heads and Teachers
Volume 47 Issue 6 ● June 1, 2022
As a Division Head, you understand trust is a critical component of effective working relationships. In fact, trusting relationships in schools have been shown to increase faculty cooperation, enhance school climate, and improve student outcomes.
READ MOREEmpower Your Teachers to Be Frontline Re-Recruiters
Volume 46 Issue 6 ● June 1, 2021
Among the many factors that drive families to choose private schools are safety and security, academic outcomes, and mission-alignment. But, as School or Division Head, you recognize that retaining families requires more than small class sizes and an impressive next-level placement record. Your faculty, in fact, is a primary reason your families stay at your school (or not).
READ MORECreate an Effective Annual Giving Plan
Volume 46 Issue 6 ● June 1, 2021
Annual giving is the foundational program from which all other development efforts grow and flourish. Not only is annual giving a revenue source for enhancing your school’s programs, but it is also the starting place for many prospects as they begin and sustain their philanthropic relationship with your school.
READ MOREMinimum Wage Changes: Prepare Now
Volume 46 Issue 2 ● February 1, 2021
Public support for increasing the minimum wage has risen steadily since 2014. There is now significant federal pressure to consider a $15 per hour national minimum wage. As School Head or Board President, prepare now and update your strategic financial plan accordingly.
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