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Announcing a Tuition Increase: Write a Benefit-Based Letter
Academic Leadership // November 13, 2018
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How to Conduct Successful Exit Interviews and Attrition Surveys
Advancement // November 13, 2018
Your school should conduct exit interviews and attrition surveys throughout the school year. It’s vital to hear from families about their experiences at your school so you can understand what’s working and what you need to improve.
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These Three Differentiators No Longer Set Your School Apart
Academic Leadership // November 13, 2018
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Five Guidelines to Follow for Safer Field Trips
Business and Operations // November 6, 2018
Field trips can open your students up to new experiences, and give them the chance to see fresh perspectives and explore how other people live their lives. But if your school is planning a field trip, it’s the job of the Business Office to create and implement safety guidelines.
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Considerations for Faculty and Staff Body Art Guidelines
Business and Operations // November 6, 2018
Many school leaders have questions about their school’s guidelines for faculty and staffs’ visible body art. On one hand, dress codes exist for a reason, and can add a sense of decorum that provides support for employees and students. On the other hand, strict dress codes can deter otherwise promising employees who could be great assets to your school.
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The Role of the Business Office in Employee Evaluations
Business and Operations // November 2, 2018
It may seem counterintuitive that the Business Office would have any place in employee evaluations—a process that should be the responsibility of the School Head and academic leadership. And while the Business Office shouldn’t be involved in individual evaluations, there are a number of reasons why the Business Manager needs to be aware of the evaluation process and how it’s conducted each year.
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Helping Departing Employees Understand Their Continuing Health Care Options
School Health and Wellness // November 2, 2018
School administrators often have questions when it comes to managing the health benefits of a departing employee. Many want to help protect the long-term health of their colleagues who leave the school, while still following the appropriate rules and procedures.
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Your Faculty Holds the Key to an Effective Re-Recruitment Strategy
School Heads // November 2, 2018
Your school probably focuses significant time and attention on the recruitment of new families. However, there should be an equal amount of effort placed on re-recruitment—that is, the processes and strategies you implement to keep current families engaged, active, and happy in your school.
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The Impact of Social Media on Teens Today
School Heads // November 2, 2018
Last month, we shared recent research findings that young children spend more time with internet devices than ever before. The same nonprofit research organization, Common Sense, also examined teen media use in 2018. They wanted to better understand social media use and the role it plays in the social and educational aspects of teens’ lives.
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