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Research Roundup—International Student Enrollment and Mobility
School Leadership // February 26, 2023
International students and programs are regaining momentum as enrollment and education opportunities continue to increase post-pandemic. The Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) reports that, as of January 2023, there are 1.08 million internationa...
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How to Transform Complaints Into Positive Change
School Leadership // February 26, 2023
Assuming a leadership position within your school may seem like a dream come true—you put in the work, obtained an advanced degree (or two), attended professional development workshops, and proved yourself to be a respected peer. As a leader, you want to effect meaningful and lasting change at your institution, and you should be able to presume you have the faculty’s support as you enact decisions.
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Understanding Anxiety and the Brain for Middle School and Upper School Students
School Leadership // February 26, 2023
Schools can feel like breeding grounds for anxiety. Exhausting schedules, demanding courses, and a litany of other stressors create a high-pressure environment that can overwhelm students.
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How Yoga, Movement, and Exercise Help Students Regulate Emotions
School Health and Wellness // February 26, 2023
Educators in lower school know one thing is true: The emotions of young children are unpredictable. This is because lower school students’ brains are not yet fully developed, meaning their tendency to act on impulse is much higher. Their inability to manage emotions has a great impact on learning...
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Navigating Mental Health: How to Help Your Students Manage Depression
School Health and Wellness // February 12, 2023
Has the educator's role ever been limited to teaching? From the early days of kindergarten to the senior year of high school, the unofficial job description of a teacher often extends to nurse, parent, confidant, and mentor.
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How Giving and Receiving Feedback Promotes a Healthy Faculty Culture
School Leadership // February 12, 2023
Giving and receiving feedback is a necessary and helpful tool in all professions, especially in education. Some might think giving and receiving feedback comes naturally. But humans are hardwired to seek acceptance and approval. So, when the time comes for evaluations and year-end reviews, it may feel a little uncomfortable—and that’s okay.
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Five Ways School Nurses Can Work to Prevent Substance Abuse
School Health and Wellness // February 12, 2023
School nurses have a unique opportunity to be involved in programs that can prevent and improve substance abuse within their school communities. They’re not only formally equipped to educate the community about the issue, but they also occupy a unique space (outside outside of classrooms) that carries less stigma.
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Understanding the Impact of Mental Health on Academic Performance
School Health and Wellness // February 12, 2023
Mental health is an essential component of student success. Students struggling with poor mental health will face overall poor academic outcomes.
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Future Proofing Your Strategic Financial Planning
School Heads // February 12, 2023
There is no denying the importance of strategic financial planning. To ensure your school meets its goals, you must have a clear plan. One method of doing this is through scenario planning, which can help businesses anticipate and prepare for potential changes in their environment.
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Four Ways to Enhance Stewardship for Your Donors and Prospects
Fundraising // January 29, 2023
Fundraising plans, strategies, and expectations have been significantly impacted over the past few years. Beyond the vast implications of the global pandemic, independent schools navigate additional circumstances, such as political unrest, unpredictable economic times, international tensions, reevaluation of personal growth, and more.
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