When it comes to school finances, two voices are primarily in charge—the School Head and the Business Manager. These two roles must be on the same page and work together efficiently to protect the school’s viability. Use the following tips to strengthen your relationship so you’re able to protect the long-term interests of the school together.
Time Management For Heads: Four Items to Prioritize
Defining priorities and keeping a to-do list can help you recognize where to focus your efforts. Here are the four top priorities for the School Head.
What Your Leadership Team Must Do Now to Prepare for Next Year’s Summer Program
The fall season is when you should make the majority of your plans for next year’s summer program. Here’s how to lay out responsibilities for each of your Leadership Team divisions to support a successful offering next year.
Three Benefits of Monthly Head Chats
It can be hard for parents to feel like you’re connected to them and their children from behind your desk or through your school’s emails and social media posts. That’s why we suggest holding monthly “Head chats,” inviting parents to campus to have intimate discussions about topics that matter to them.
Projections of Education Statistics to 2028
Projections of Education Statistics to 2028 is the 47th report in a series begun in 1964. It includes statistics on elementary and secondary schools and degree-granting postsecondary institutions. This report provides revisions of projections shown in Projections of Education Statistics to 2026 and projections of enrollment, graduates, teachers, and expenditures to the year 2027. (The report provides an emphasis on public education.
Is the U.S. Private Education Sector Infected by Baumol’s Cost Disease?
High and rising costs characterize the private education industry in the United States. This paper tests if Baumol’s cost disease of the service sector can explain some of the growth of private education spending. An empirical strategy developed by Hartwig (2008) and Colombier (2010) and a panel data set of all U.S. states over the period from 1980 to 2009 are used in the empirical analysis. The results indicate that Baumol’s cost disease does infect the private education industry in the United States.
Teacher Turnover: Why It Matters and What We Can Do About It
Teacher attrition and turnover takes a toll on schools and students. Schools often respond by hiring inexperienced or unqualified teachers, increasing class sizes, or cutting class offerings, all of which impact student learning. Although this report focuses on public schools, many of the elements discussed also impact private schools. Key factors associated with teacher turnover include compensation, teacher preparation and support, and school leadership.
Report on Indicators of School Crime and Safety: 2020
Establishing reliable indicators of the current state of school crime and safety across the nation and regularly updating and monitoring these indicators are important in ensuring the safety of our nation’s students. This is the aim of Indicators of School Crime and Safety. Although much of this report is based on research in public schools, many of the findings are relevant to private schools where providing a "safe haven" for students is of utmost importance.
The Handbook for Campus Safety and Security Reporting
Developed by the U.S. Department of Education for postsecondary institutions, much of the information in these guidelines are applicable in private-independent schools and their campuses. You can tailor many of your policies and procedures based on the handbook's reporting recommendations on disciplinary actions, security measures, and safety issues.
Tax-Exempt Status for Your Organization, 2022
The IRS requires that nonprofit organizations meet specific standards and procedures to maintain their 501c3 statuses. As a private-independent school, you must adhere to those regulations. Revised in January 2022, the updated guidelines in this report provide all the information you need.