We send six position-specific newsletters each month, focusing on the needs of School Heads; the Business Office; Admission, Development, and Marketing Communications professionals; academic leaders; and Trustees. We also send one newsletter focused on general private school news—that’s this one!
Today we’re recapping the most-read Source articles from all six of our newsletters to help you refresh your strategies and gain new insights.
Be sure to catch up on any articles you may have missed. And if you’d like to sign up any of our newsletters, you can do so here.
Announcing a Tuition Increase: Write a Benefit-Based Letter. Typically, those involved in setting and announcing tuition fear that parents will complain and rebel at any increase. But you need not worry if you plan your announcement in a way that highlights your reasonable cause for raising tuition—the benefits for your students.
Five Steps to Excellent Student Assemblies. Student assemblies change students’ lives—or they can be something akin to a waking nightmare. Here are five steps that can help you host transformational student assemblies that will stay with your students long after they leave your school.
The Six Signs of a Toxic Teacher. You work closely with your faculty every day. Sometimes you will find a teacher in your school who doesn’t quite fit the mold. Their presence can be toxic to other faculty members and your culture as a whole, preventing you from meeting your school’s mission. So how do you identify the toxic teacher? There are six signs.
“Admission” Versus “Admissions.” We consider the many rationales for “Admission” versus “Admissions,” and reflect on the potential hidden meanings behind your choice of title. And while there’s no one “right” answer for your school, we’d like to offer a little insight into ISM’s perspective on the debate.
The Importance of Positive Parent-Teacher Relationships. Teachers and parents provide a vital support system to help students flourish. Both groups are important. When parents and teachers communicate and work together effectively, it can significantly impact each student’s long-term success.
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