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How to Handle Sensitive Issues at Your School
Business and Operations // March 5, 2018
Of all the responsibilities you shoulder as a key administrator, the one you might most readily relinquish is that of fielding a serious complaint from a parent, student, or employee.
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How Schools Can Prepare Students for the STEM Workforce
Private School News // February 26, 2018
Jobs in STEM occupations—science, technology, engineering, and math—are on the rise. According to the Pew Research Center, the number of STEM occupations have grown from 9.7 million to 17.3 million since 1990.
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International Student Enrollment on the Decline
Private School News // February 26, 2018
For the first time in over a decade, colleges and universities saw a 3.3% decline in international freshman students. Media sources were quick to pick up the story, pointing blame at President Trump’s administration. However, the latest government study shows the decline began before the new president took office, leaving some to wonder if the well of opportunity has started to dry up.
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The Importance of Female Leadership in Private-Independent Schools
Private School News // February 26, 2018
Our schools are filled with strong women who have dedicated their lives to creating safe educational environments where students can learn and grow. But research shows that many women aren’t obtaining leadership positions in K–12 schools across the U.S.
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The Buildings and Grounds Committee’s Role in a Leased or Rented Facility
Board of Trustees // February 22, 2018
The Buildings and Grounds Committee, charged with protecting the school’s campus and equipment, faces a complex situation if the school’s site is leased or rented. Any recommendations involving renovations, refurbishment, or expense must be approved by the property owner, lease committee, or other entity for which the bottom line may well outweigh the school’s best interests.
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The ‘Marriage’ of the Board President and School Head
Board of Trustees // February 22, 2018
The leader of the Board and the leader of your school are partners. One cannot function without the understanding, guidance, and respect of the other. It is, in fact, a marriage of sorts. And, like other marriages, it is subject to ups and downs, honeymoons and divorces. Obviously, the welfare of the school is critically dependent on this successful marriage.
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What Parents and Students Want When It Comes to Your School
Advancement // February 18, 2018
You want to attract mission-appropriate families to your school who become ingrained in your community. The challenge for Admission Officers is that parents and students often want different things from your school—and have different values when it comes to what is important to them.
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How You Can Help Your Teachers Become Remarkable Advisors
Academic Leadership // February 15, 2018
It’s up to the School Head to create your advisory program, but it’s often left to Division Heads to implement the school’s plan and ensure its continued success. So how do you, as a link between the School Head and your faculty, help teachers become exemplary advisors?
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Five Actions That Can Help Improve Student Engagement
Academic Leadership // February 15, 2018
One of your primary duties as an academic leader is to support your faculty and help them connect with their students. However, most seasoned leaders will tell you that perfecting the art of student engagement varies greatly, depending on the students’ ages and your overall school culture.
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Using Analytics to Improve Your Marketing Communications Efforts
Advancement // February 7, 2018
It’s no longer enough to create content, pop it onto your website, and hope it attracts mission-appropriate students and families to your school. You must have a content strategy in place to create and distribute content effectively. Many teams have created such a strategy but forget an extremely important aspect—measurement and analytics.
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