NBOA is pleased to again partner with NAIS in advocating for the interests of independent schools and the students they serve. Changes to COPPA could impact independent schools as currently worded.
As presidential candidates, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump don’t have a lot in common when it comes to their views on education. Here are five ways in which their stated positions differ.
A new app called Esslo provides feedback on college essays, some say in a way similar to what college counselors would provide. Rather than writing the essay, it critiques an existing essay.
The security system had been in place at Apalachee High School for only about a week. Every teacher and staff member was issued an identification badge, and on it, a panic button.
The Enrollment Management Association (EMA) and Educational Records Bureau (ERB) announced their intent to merge. The new organization will offer a comprehensive suite of assessments.
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has issued a warning about scammers exploiting the start of the school year, pretending to be from the school’s financial aid office.
Fertility benefits are now offered by 42% of U.S. employers, up from 30% in 2020, according to the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans.
Studies show that extreme heat disrupts students’ focus and emotional regulation, leading to poorer academic performance and increased conflict.
The cost of attendance at some colleges is now nearing six figures a year, after factoring in tuition, fees, room and board, books, transportation and other expenses.
Fear of missing out (FOMO) is a key risk factor for employee mental health and, along with information overload, may increase burnout, according to a new study.
More than half of hiring managers report increased employee productivity compared to last year.
New regulations by Florida lawmakers will allow independent schools, including microschools, to occupy existing spaces from museums to movie theaters without seeking local government approval.
Scholarships and training programs for specific underrepresented groups are under scrutiny at both public and private institutions.
At least eight states this year have passed laws, issued orders or adapted rules to crack down on phone use in schools to limit distraction as well as cyber bullying.
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By devoting resources proactively to community conversation following the events of October 7, the Dunn School avoided spending reactively on crisis and reputational management.
Nearly half of CFOs say increasing the use of tech to reduce costs is very important to fund in the next 12 months.
Plans include creating streamlined pathways for undergraduates into graduate programs and potentially expanding graduate programs to both campuses.
In a 2024 Final Rule, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it would be increasing in two phases the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime.
The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling may give HR professionals more confidence in terminating employees for serious policy violations, even if they are union organizers.
Effective July 31, 2025, relevant employers must include pay ranges in job postings, notify employees of pay ranges for promotions or transfers, and provide pay ranges upon request.
