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Managing Stress and Anxiety: Tools for Educators
School Health and Wellness // October 23, 2022
Currently there is a lot of focus on ways to deal with mental health among students. Resources for students are more widely available. But what about educators—the people who are often the first line of defense against student mental health crises?
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Private School Enrollments: Bucking the Trend or Right on Target?
Enrollment Management // October 23, 2022
Job loss and economic uncertainty in the early months of the pandemic left the future of private-independent schools in flux. A survey conducted by the CATO Institute in early 2020 showed a decline in enrollments in 50% of schools. For many schools, fears of school closings and shrinking class sizes weren’t conjecture, they were reality.
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The Best Ways to Bring a Little Calm to Your Campus
School Health and Wellness // September 25, 2022
Not all schools are able to have a licensed child psychologist or social worker on campus ready to help students in a crisis, guide them through a difficult period, or simply listen. Even if your school does, it’s highly likely your licensed child psychologist or social worker is overwhelmed with the increased number of mental health cases.
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Social Media: Bad News, or a New Way to Connect With Students?
School Health and Wellness // September 25, 2022
What’s a topic parents of tweens and teens avoid, and teachers dread? Here’s a hint: It's not “the talk.”
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Has Your School Considered the Power of Endowments?
Fundraising // September 25, 2022
When most development leaders think of an endowment, large universities with robust development departments come to mind. This may be true, but endowments are not reserved solely for universities.
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What School Marketers Need to Know About Generation Alpha
Marketing Communications // September 11, 2022
Generation Alpha—children born in or after 2010—is projected to be 2 billion strong by the year 2025, the largest generation in history. This new generation of students is proving a combination of their predecessors, while also necessitating updates to systems, processes, and engagement strategies.
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School Spotlight: Marketing Audit Helps Escuela Americana Improve Enrollment
School Spotlight // September 11, 2022
Director Dr. Polly Parker tells prospective students, “We want your experience at Escuela Americana to last a lifetime. You will build friendships and connections with teachers that last for your whole life. We want you to be able to connect purposefully with everyone in the community, and we want you to create whatever you want, follow your passions, and explore the world.”
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Concerned About Monkeypox in Your School? Start Here
School Health and Wellness // September 11, 2022
As you head into the new school year, you may be concerned about the most recently identified infectious disease—monkeypox. As a private school leader, you may wonder what exactly monkeypox is, precisely the signs and symptoms of the disease, how your school should handle an outbreak, and more.
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A Little Kindness Goes a Long Way: How to Keep Your Donors Happy
Fundraising // August 21, 2022
A friend who reaches out only when they want something—never texting or calling to say “hello” or to see how you’re doing—is not a true friend. One-sided friendships aren't worth maintaining, and eventually you’ll stop taking their calls.
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Substance Abuse Prevention: What You Need to Know Right Now
School Health and Wellness // August 21, 2022
Researchers have observed increases in substance abuse and drug overdoses in the United States since the COVID-19 pandemic was declared a national emergency in March 2020. The COVID-19 pandemic also presented unique challenges for people with substance abuse and those in recovery.
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