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How to Create an Effective Teacher Induction Program
Academic Leadership // May 23, 2019
You know how critical it is to select the right teachers for your school, and give them the proper tools and experiences to excel in your environment. There are a host of things that a new teacher needs to understand. This is where an induction program can help.
Read MorePrepare Now to Set Next Year’s Annual Fund Up for Success
Advancement // May 17, 2019
Your annual fund strategy should function as an effective tool for informing, involving, and bonding your constituencies to your school. It creates a structure for giving your community opportunities to become more educated about your students, the excellence of your faculty, and your school’s ability to accomplish its mission.
Read MoreWaitlist Versus Wait Pool—Which Term Makes Sense for Your School?
Advancement // May 17, 2019
As the Admission or Enrollment Management Director, you know how important it is to fill your seats with mission-appropriate students. We discuss the difference between waitlist versus wait pool.
Read MoreThe Importance of Tracking Alumni Accomplishments
Advancement // May 16, 2019
Highlighting what your alumni accomplish after graduation is one of the best ways to market your school. By using real-life examples to illustrate student outcomes, prospective families can see the value your school provides—and choose to send their children to your institution.
Read MoreKey Elements of Your School’s Insurance Policy
Business and Operations // May 10, 2019
An effective insurance policy is one where your school transfers risk to a third-party to protect your school’s long-term interests. But sometimes it helps to have a breakdown of how exactly to read an insurance policy to ensure it provides the protection you require.
Read MoreReducing Operating Costs—Without Causing Panic
Business and Operations // May 9, 2019
It can feel like your job constantly revolves around cutting costs and balancing budgets. An area where many Business Managers focus their attention when it comes to the budget is employee benefits.
Read MoreWhy Traditional Teacher Evaluation Doesn’t Work—And What You Can Do About It
School Heads // May 2, 2019
Traditional evaluation doesn’t give you the full picture of which teachers are effectively supporting your students and which aren’t, or provide enough context to create professional development plans for growth.
Read MoreFour Steps Your School Must Take Before Launching a Fundraising Campaign
School Heads // May 1, 2019
Launching a new fundraising campaign is both exhilarating and nerve-wracking. Whether you are planning a capital campaign for a specific purpose or an annual fund campaign to support enhancements for the current year, there are certain elements your school must have in place to be successful.
Read MoreSchool Gardens: Learning Beyond the Crops
Private School News // April 30, 2019
There is a lot to learn from nature around us—a deeper lesson than what can be taught from computer screens and lectures. Schools that fold garden lessons into classroom curriculum can create an even more impactful learning experience.
Read MoreHow to Prepare Your Staff for Your Upcoming Summer Program
Private School News // April 30, 2019
The spring is the time to prepare your staff so they are ready to welcome summer program attendees. Here are a few areas to consider when working with your staff to run a successful summer program.
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