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Why 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.
Read MoreThe Best Strategy to Develop Your Board’s Financial Aid Policy
Board of Trustees // April 26, 2019
Your Board is responsible for developing a comprehensive policy on financial aid, based on your school's particular mission and budget guidelines (careful calculations of per-pupil cost, retained earnings, and incremental costs.) But what frames an effective financial aid policy?
Read MoreStrengthen Your Advisory Program to Alleviate Student Stress and Depression
Board of Trustees // April 25, 2019
A recent report, published in the Journal of Abnormal Psychology, documents the escalating mental-health issues among teens and young adults over the past decade.
Read MoreDepartment Chairs: Private School Leaders, Coaches, and Mentors
Academic Leadership // April 21, 2019
The Department Chair must balance the roles of leader and colleague. When it comes to academics, they should be part of creating and implementing the school’s strategic academic plan.
Read MoreIs Your Schedule Student-Centered?
Academic Leadership // April 19, 2019
The right schedule helps you deliver your mission with excellence. It should be supremely student-centered—that means, it best supports student learning, not what adults in the school may want.
Read MoreHow to Create a Framework That Aligns Your Marketing Messages
Advancement // April 16, 2019
Your school ambassadors must be on the same page when it comes to marketing and messaging. Alignment about the education that your school provides—and what makes your school different from its competitors—strengthens everyone’s efforts.
Read MoreAre Open Houses Effective for Private School Admission?
Advancement // April 15, 2019
The world is changing, and private school admission is changing right along with it. Parents and students want different things when it comes to their commitment to education, and it’s up to Admission Directors to illustrate the value their schools provide.
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