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Homestay Programs: Tips for Retaining and Recruiting Families
Enrollment Management // May 21, 2023
For many schools, the viability of their international student programs depends on the support of host families. Finding and keeping reliable host parents is a common challenge. Juggling the recruitment and retention of homestay families, and mitigating your program’s risk can quickly become over...
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Creating the Universal Learning Classroom: What Does It Mean?
Academic Leadership // May 21, 2023
The concept of Universal Design was first introduced by architect Ron Mace in the 1980s. His theory, based on architectural design, focused on the idea that you could design products and environments that would work for everyone, as well as meet ADA requirements. Consider a sidewalk curb, which i...
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Storytelling as a Tool to Teach Emotional Literacy in Lower School
School Health and Wellness // May 21, 2023
Classrooms are places for social education as much as they are for academic education. By building classrooms centered on emotional literacy, teachers show students how to establish meaningful relationships with others and, ultimately, how to feel more in control of their lives. That might sound ...
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Asking Constituents What Matters: Take the Guesswork Out of Surveys
School Leadership // April 30, 2023
Understanding constituents’ needs, opinions, and concerns is critical for a school to effectively serve its students, parents, Board, alumni, and other community members. Surveys are one of the best and most effective ways to gather this information. Surveys can help schools: gain valuable ...
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Coping Skills Are Life Skills. Is Your School Fostering Them?
School Health and Wellness // April 30, 2023
There are countless ways to handle a stressful situation. One person might go for a run while another turns to their yoga mat or a coveted chocolate stash. For adolescents—especially in our post-pandemic world—having access to healthy coping skills is critical. And while sometimes school itself i...
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Don’t Forget Your Crisis Communication Strategy: Here’s Why
Marketing Communications // April 30, 2023
A successful marketing communications office plays a critical role in the trajectory of the school—ranging from increased enrollment and giving, to building a positive reputation in the local community. When a new Marketing Communications Director joins the school staff, they should be profession...
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Protecting Your School: Why Directors and Officers Insurance Is Essential
Business and Operations // April 30, 2023
School administrators are responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations, managing the faculty and staff, and ensuring their students receive the best possible education. However, with these responsibilities comes the risk of potential liabilities and lawsuits that can have long-lasting negative i...
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Schools and Cyber-Security: ChatGPT and New CISA Recommendations
Business and Operations // April 16, 2023
With every technological advancement comes a set of risks. According to Allianz’s Risk Barometer 2023, cyber-incidents rank as the most serious risk globally for the second year in a row. For K–12 schools, cyber-attacks are happening more frequently than ever, with rates continuing to increase. A...
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Effective School Leadership: Leading Your Administration 101
Academic Leadership // April 16, 2023
Leading a school requires a unique skill set and mindset. Headship provides unparalleled chances for transformational leadership and professional growth—especially for Heads of small schools, aspiring Heads, and those early in their career. As a Head of School, you play an integral role in your s...
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Four Fundraising Trends You Should Consider Now for Your School
Fundraising // April 16, 2023
The foundation of your Development program—how you build relationships with your donors and prospects sharing their resources with your school—is strategically-focused, nimble, and focused on strategic planning.
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