If an application for a new student with same-sex parents came across your desk, would it affect your decision on whether or not to admit the child? A private Catholic school in Hingham, MA, is currently dealing with this sensitive issue—and the school administrators are finding themselves at the center of a heated local debate.

In the Spring 2010 edition of Independent School, NAIS writes persuasively and interestingly in the article, "A Game-Changing Model for Financially Sustainable Schools." ISM has written a commentary that agrees that the "game changer" will be seen within the finances of schools; however, ISM argues that finances are the wrong focus for understanding what the change is.

Just a big iPod Touch. Just a big iPhone. Just a big gaming device. And that name. You are probably hearing all these things about the latest release from Apple, the iPad—the company's new e-tablet. But just walk into an Apple retail store (if you can manage to get in—even at the height of the recession, the place was always mobbed), wait your turn, and then belly up to one of the dozen or more iPads on display.

Q:: Why is it so hard for my faculty to get on board with 21st Century technology?

Whether you are a new or seasoned Development Director, professional training and growth is an important facet of your career. Here are a few resources you can rely on.

For public schools, the incentive for installing solar-power systems has gotten a little more appetizing. Federal, state, and local government funding and private assistance are making it easier than ever for public schools to go green. But, what about the incentive for private-independent schools?

Online giving isn't new—people have been using the Internet to make contributions for more than 15 years. As donors have grown increasingly comfortable making their contributions online, giving via the Internet has shot up exponentially. In 2000, online donations totaled $250 million. Just five years later, that ballooned to $4.5 billion. And that only represents 2-3% of annual individual giving of $200 billion.

Regardless if you're a morning person, an afternoon person, or one of those late night creatives, you still need to start your day off on the right track. Studies show that if you eat breakfast in the morning, you have more energy to power through those morning tasks. It's like a jump-start for your brain.

We are at the height of faculty recruitment season … and you will be selecting candidates, conducting interviews, and making your choices for the next academic year. Yes, you are looking for the most mission-appropriate teachers for your school—but did you know that some seemingly innocent, "get to know you" questions can be illegal in terms of the hiring laws?

Dollars are tight and parents have more public options for their kids in the form of charter and magnet schools. For families on the fence—those who are evaluating if your school is "worth it"—a quality advisory program is a clear difference-maker.