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The Pandemic’s Disruption: The Changing Labor Market

Volume 47 Issue 7 ● September 1, 2022

Early in the pandemic, the ISM consulting team asked a critical question: Will the pandemic be an event to simply endure, or will it forever change the marketplace for private schools? It is now clear the pandemic is a disruptor, and school leaders, executives, and Trustees must be prepared for significant changes.

Building Trust Between Division Heads and Teachers

Volume 47 Issue 6 ● June 1, 2022

As a Division Head, you understand trust is a critical component of effective working relationships. In fact, trusting relationships in schools have been shown to increase faculty cooperation, enhance school climate, and improve student outcomes. It is critical to explore which behaviors promote the creation of trust.

Net Promoter Score Surveys: Is My School’s Score ’Good’?

Volume 47 Issue 6 ● May 1, 2022

ISM has helped thousands of schools conduct surveys to understand what parents, students, and teachers think about their schools. Your parents’ and students’ satisfaction also has a significant influence on whether families decide to enroll year-to-year. One solution for monitoring consumer satisfaction across industries is the Net Promoter Score Survey (NPS®).

Enrollment Forecasting for the Coming School Year

Volume 47 Issue 7 ● September 1, 2022

You, as Business Manager of your PK–12 school, are in the initial stages of putting together the first draft of your operating budget for the coming year. With an accurate enrollment projection, you can recommend with more confidence the figures for listed (published) tuition and for overall tuition assistance. Consider the following approach.

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The State of the 2022–23 Private School Market

The Newest ISM Recommendations for Head Support and Evaluation

The Enrollment and Financial Trends You Should Know Now

Why the Five Stages of Strategic Academic Planning Are Critical to Success

I read Ideas & Perspectives religiously each month, and my Board Chair does, too. It’s outstanding. There is always something in there that applies to us, and it prompts good conversation between us and our board.