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Five Do’s and Don’ts of Effective Parent Communication
Marketing Communications // November 14, 2019
Parents, understandably, expect a high return on investment for their tuition dollars. So they want to ensure their children receive the full benefit of their expenditure—and this passion can sometimes cause friction between school leaders and their parent body.
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New Report Says Most Schools Don’t Have Adequate Cybersecurity Protocols
Business and Operations // November 13, 2019
Technology has become a core element of how schools run, with electronic systems managing grading, inquiries and applicants, financial aid, and even student and employee records. With an electronic component in almost every aspect of school operations, do you feel confident that your school’s security infrastructure is on par?
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Three Tips for Evaluating Business Owners' Financial Aid Applications
Business and Operations // November 12, 2019
When a family applies for financial aid and one or both parents own a business, it adds another level of complexity to your financial aid decision. It can be extremely difficult to analyze what amount of income a business owner’s family can put toward school tuition.
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Time Management For Heads: Four Items to Prioritize
School Heads // November 6, 2019
Defining priorities and keeping a to-do list can help you recognize where to focus your efforts. Here are the four top priorities for the School Head.
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Strengthening the Relationship Between the Head and Business Manager
School Heads // November 6, 2019
When it comes to school finances, two voices are primarily in charge—the School Head and the Business Manager. These two roles must be on the same page and work together efficiently to protect the school’s viability. Use the following tips to strengthen your relationship so you’re able to protect the long-term interests of the school together.
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International Student Agencies: What Your School Must Know
Private School News // October 24, 2019
Many schools want to build an international student program—one that welcomes mission-appropriate international students to campus and provides a quality education while also supporting the school's admission and enrollment goals. So where do you start? Many schools turn to agencies.
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When the Outgoing Head Stays in the Community
Board of Trustees // October 22, 2019
A Head who leaves your school and takes a position elsewhere is the most common scenario, but not the only one. Be wary of the situation created by the chief administrator who leaves the school but remains in the community—particularly a long-term and beloved Head who is going into retirement.
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When Should the Business Manager and Development Director Attend Board Meetings?
Board of Trustees // October 22, 2019
The School Head should always attend Board meetings. But what about other key school administrators?
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What’s a Data Team and How Does It Support Your School?
Academic Leadership // October 18, 2019
Data is one of the most vital things your school can collect. It’s easy to make assumptions about what students, parents, faculty, and staff actually want. But data, collected often and pragmatically, provides insight into what your constituencies really want and need.
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Inboarding Versus Onboarding: Know the Difference to Help Your Leaders Succeed
Academic Leadership // October 17, 2019
You may have heard the terms inboarding and onboarding—and assumed they were the same. But these two terms refer to how to bring a person into the fold of your school, depending on their experience. Whether you’re starting a new role yourself or are supporting someone as they take on a leadership position, know the difference between these terms to help your leaders succeed.
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