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10 Major Concerns for Health Care Reform After Supreme Court Ruling
Private School News // August 22, 2012
Last month, we wrote an article about upcoming expected Health Care Reform changes for 2013–2014 after the Supreme Court found the Affordable Care Act legal. This month, we would like to share what global consulting and actuarial firm Milliman identifies as the major strategic considerations for plan sponsors, insurers, and advisers now that the Supreme Court has upheld the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
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From the Private School Blogosphere
Private School News // August 22, 2012
This month we searched Twitter for how people were preparing for the start of the 2012-13 school year. #backtoschool led us to many interesting articles and comments (lots of grunts and groans from students wishing for just a few more days off) about healthy lunches, new technology, health tips, news for new parents, and tons of sales and discounts tweets. Here are a few articles we thought were worth sharing. Sorry, we edited out all the sales!
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Start Off The New School Year With a Stellar Social Media Plan
Private School News // August 22, 2012
Last year, we wrote an article about how to incorporate social media into your school’s marketing plan. This year, we have confidence that social media is already part of your school’s communication strategy; what you need now are a few tips on how to propel to the next level.
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Health Care Reform and the Effect on Health Flexible Spending Accounts and Health Reimbursement Arrangements
Private School News // August 22, 2012
Section 125 Flexible Saving Plans are a great benefit to offer your faculty and staff with little impact on your budget. It’s almost like giving them a raise without having to adjust your financial plan. However, with the Health Care Reform Act underway, many of the attractive benefits of these plans has been lost. Changes have impacted how these funds can be used, and even how much an employee is allowed to save. Here’s a look at the changes the reform has already enforced and what’s to come in the future.
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How Do Teaching Techniques Impact Students?
Private School News // July 25, 2012
Technology in schools has been a hot topic for several years. Schools, public and private alike, have been altering their classrooms and teaching styles to incorporate online resources and apps that engage students. But, what is working and what is not?
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From the Private School Blogosphere
Private School News // July 24, 2012
This month we scoured Twitter for tweets about technology uses in the classroom. As expected, there was more than enough people talking about how to engage students through the social media, gaming, and various apps. Here are a few tweets we thought were worth sharing.
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Health Care Reform 2013-2014
Private School News // July 24, 2012
Since the Supreme Court has ruled that the Affordable Care Act is legal, health care changes are underway—or, rather, continuing on their way to full implementation. How will they impact your school? How will the changes affect your employees?
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Apps Making A Difference
Private School News // July 24, 2012
Schools use portable technology for more than just education these days. From Facilities Managers being able to create to-do lists on the spot, to taking pictures of receipts for record travel expenses, to filling out teacher evaluation forms while observing the classroom, technology is helping school administrators and faculty members work more efficiently. Here are a few apps we think are worth exploring.
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Leading by Teaching
Business and Operations // July 3, 2012
We’d like to share with you a story about our favorite local deli guy. Why a story about a deli guy in an e-letter about human resources practices in private independent schools? Because, in addition to making great sandwiches (“I’ll take a ‘Gerty’—corned beef and pastrami on rye with Russian dressing and a side of coleslaw—thanks!”), he’s also one of the most natural teachers and leaders that we’ve ever observed.
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Ask Michael
Business and Operations // July 3, 2012
Q: Sometimes we offer to extend a departing teacher or staff member’s benefits coverage to help them through a difficult period (such as if they need coverage until they find a new job). As long as we communicate clearly with them, is there any problem in doing so?
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