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Top Apps of 2018 That Support a Healthy Lifestyle
School Health and Wellness // November 1, 2018
Before the holidays derail our motivation to maintain healthy eating and lifestyle habits, now is a good time to review some apps to keep us on pace. The critics have had the better part of 2018 to collect feedback on available fitness apps and have released their favorites. Allow us to fine tune that selection.
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The Link Between Childhood Depression and Skill Development
Private School News // November 1, 2018
Researchers from the University of Missouri uncovered a startling link between young children struggling with depression and their ability to develop necessary academic and social skills later in life.
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Why the Lawyer on Your Board Shouldn’t Handle Your School’s Legal Needs
Board of Trustees // October 22, 2018
Most schools realize the wisdom of including an attorney among the members of the Board. During meetings, a lawyer can respond to general legal questions and provide perspective and proactive advice on potentially difficult issues.
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Student Use of Social Media: It’s Not All Bad
Board of Trustees // October 21, 2018
The rapidly rising use of social media, particularly among teenagers, is often met with consternation by educators. Some even try to curb its use. This may be—and likely is—the wrong tack to take.
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Three Tactics to Make Your Monthly Faculty Meetings Successful
Academic Leadership // October 18, 2018
Your monthly faculty meetings can become a dreaded occurrence at your school. But a few tactics can help turn your meetings into an activity that your entire team enjoys (and may even come to look forward too).
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Where to Start to Help Reduce Student Stress
Academic Leadership // October 18, 2018
As an academic administrator, you can’t expect to eliminate all the stress in your school. However, you can certainly take steps to ensure that your school structure causes as little stress as possible, and is set up to best support faculty, staff, and students.
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Tips for Ensuring Your School's Marketing Is Student-Centered
Advancement // October 9, 2018
There are many audiences you want to reach when marketing your school. And while every audience has unique needs, a main component of your marketing messages must remain consistent—students are the heart of your mission and your school. Therefore, all marketing must be unequivocally student-centered.
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4 Things Every Prospective Parent Wants When Choosing a Private School
Advancement // October 9, 2018
When prospective families consider your school, they want to make sure the programs and services you offer meet their needs and standards. But they also want more. Parents want a sense of validation that your school’s mission meets their desires for their children, and will help mold them into capable citizens of the world. They want to feel confident in the quality, benefits, and value that your school offers.
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Four Tips for Successful Parent-Teacher Conferences
School Heads // October 2, 2018
Parent-teacher conferences occur a few times each year at your school. These meetings give parents and teachers an important opportunity to talk about each student’s progress, while discussing any issues and setting a course for future success. While these meetings fall into the purview of your faculty, division heads, and possibly department chairs, the School Head also has an important role to play during parent-teacher conferences. It’s vital that you express excitement for these critical, relationship-establishing encounters, and help facilitate them.
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Media Use Among Young Children Continues to Rise
School Heads // October 2, 2018
We’re no strangers to the fact that screen time use is on the rise among students. This increase in students’ media exposure can impact many areas of school operations, including policies surrounding student device use, how students complete homework and other tasks at home, and how faculty and staff can best relate to and support students.
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