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Three Basic Questions About the Planning Document to Expect From Head Candidates
Board of Trustees // February 2, 2020
Before applying for an open Headship, most candidates familiarize themselves with a prospective school’s history and general prospects. They typically review various advancement and marketing materials, the website, and social media efforts. They may even seek constituents’ viewpoints on issues, goa...
Read MoreHow to Master Parent Communication
Advancement // February 2, 2020
It’s up to the Marketing and Communications Department to set the tone for your school’s parent communication strategy. We recommend using these tactics to guide your efforts.
Read MoreHow Private Schools Should Respond to the Coronavirus
Private School News // January 29, 2020
The coronavirus, a quick-spreading respiratory illness, has reached the United States. Many schools are wondering how to react now that additional cases have been confirmed in the U.S., including cases on college campuses. Schools with vibrant international student programs are looking for guidance.
Read MoreThinking About Increasing Your Private School’s Tuition? Read This.
Business and Operations // January 16, 2020
Many school leaders fear that raising tuition scares away prospective and current families. However, ISM’s research continues to debunk this notion.
Read MoreScheduling Mistakes for Private Schools to Avoid
School Heads // December 18, 2019
Your schedule impacts everything. As School Head, you know the right schedule must reflect your school’s resources, philosophy, and mission, using a mix of available time, people, programs, and space.
Read MoreHow Prince of Peace Christian School Grew Its Annual Fund From $225,000 to $1.6 Million
Private School News // December 17, 2019
See how the Prince of Peace Christian School team implemented new strategies to grow their annual fund by 644% and surpass their biggest goals.
Read MoreFrom Millennials to Boomers: How to Communicate With Today’s Parents
Advancement // December 13, 2019
You need your messages to resonate with parents on everything from big picture value to tactical, day-to-day information. But how do you reach them where they are, and ensure they get the information they need? Every generation desires prefers to receive information differently.
Read MoreHow to Have Difficult Conversations With Families About Financial Aid
Business and Operations // December 12, 2019
Financial aid can be a sensitive topic for families and schools alike.To add to the tension, there will inevitably be families that don’t receive the amount of aid they applied for. Some will accept this number and others will request a conversation with your financial aid decision-maker to hear your school’s reasoning for its award. When it comes to these conversations, keep these tips in mind.
Read MoreMillennial Parents and Private Schools: What Should We Know?
Private School News // November 26, 2019
The millennials are here. The millennial generation is typically defined as those between the ages of 25 and 37, meaning many school leaders are seeing millennial parents enter their ranks. What should private-school leaders know about the millennial generation of parents today?
Read MorePreserving Your School’s Facilities: The Impact of Deferred Maintenance
Board of Trustees // November 21, 2019
Consider all the buildings on your school’s campus. Is deferred maintenance—the practice of delaying building repairs—slowly and silently destroying your facilities?
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