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Three More Dimensions of Meaningful Professional Development
School Heads // December 2, 2018
We recently shared three dimensions that all meaningful professional development initiatives should share. Those three traits—intentionality, individuality, and lifelong—help ensure your leaders, faculty, and staff get the most knowledge and insight out of any learning opportunity. Today we’re following up with three more dimensions of meaningful professional development. Keep these in mind as you structure your learning programs and budget for teachers and administrators.
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New Research Shows Emerging Private-School Enrollment Trends
Private School News // November 28, 2018
It’s a top priority for your school to maintain a healthy pipeline of mission-appropriate families so you will be able to serve students with excellence for years to come. To achieve this goal effectively, you must understand the landscape of private-independent school enrollment.
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Sharing Board Information With Constituents
Board of Trustees // November 27, 2018
Maintaining appropriate communication with parents, faculty, and the Management Team can help ease the pressure on Trustees to share what has occurred during a meeting. Board members are often bombarded in the school parking lot, grocery store, or even online to divulge information they may not be at liberty to discuss. When constituents know that they will be provided with reliable, relevant information on a consistent basis, they are less likely to probe the Board members one-to-one.
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Guidelines to Follow This Holiday Season
Private School News // November 27, 2018
The holiday season is here in full force. It’s a time for gratitude, merriment, and celebration. But there are guidelines to keep in mind so that everyone finds it enjoyable.
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The State of Civics Education in the U.S.
Private School News // November 26, 2018
Teaching civics is an important aspect of U.S. education. Many schools have a mission to develop their students into productive members of their communities and society. Civics education can support that mission and help children better understand the world around them.
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The Consequences of Operating Without a Strategic Financial Plan
Board of Trustees // November 22, 2018
Your Board has developed a strategic plan. Congratulations! However, without a corresponding strategic financial plan, your strategic plan is likely little more than a “wish list.”
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The Key Responsibilities of the Search Committee
Board of Trustees // November 21, 2018
When your school begins the search for a new School Head, the Board should assemble a Search Committee to define and guide the search process, keep the search on task and on schedule, and move the search to closure.
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Three Leadership Missteps to Avoid
Academic Leadership // November 15, 2018
All leaders have their own individual styles, and there is no single way to lead well. Your leadership style must be a unique blend of your personality and abilities servicing your school culture, values, and mission. However, there are some mistakes that all private-independent school leaders should avoid.
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