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Privacy Gaps in School Software Practices

Educational technologies provided by third party vendors are a major entry point for cyberattacks that can put the personal information of students, teachers and parents in harm’s way.

Teacher Salaries Fell 6% 2002-2022

Reason Foundation published its 2025 K-12 Education Spending Spotlight, which brings together over two decades of public school finance data for all 50 states. All states increased K12 funding 2002-2023.

5 Ideas To Improve Nonprofit Boards

Great boards stay in their lane – focusing on strategy, risk, and results – while empowering staff to lead. 5 ideas from Aleem Punja of Future Ready Initiative help boards do that.

Recruiters Mirror AI Bias, Study Finds

In tests with 528 participants, those using biased AI models favored candidates according to the AI’s skewed recommendations, while neutral AI or no AI led to equal selection rates.
  • Endowment

  • Investments

  • Risk Management

Episode 16: Investing During a Polycrisis with Executive Director George Suttles

Commonfund Institute Executive Director George Suttles delves into 20-year investing trends with NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields as well as insight into the "polycrisis" of the current moment.

2026 Retirement Account Limits Adjusted for Inflation

The IRS announced the 2026 benefit and contribution limits for qualified retirement plans, including contribution limits for Sec. 401(k) plans and individual retirement arrangements (IRAs).

Most Students Underestimate Total Cost of College, Study Finds

Only 27% of undergraduates fully understand COA, and even a $100 surprise can threaten enrollment.

Boosting Donor Visibility with AI Tools

With 40% of searches now happening through generative platforms, nonprofits must adapt to stay visible to potential donors.

NY Anti-Bullying Law Extends to Off-Campus

The law prohibits harassment or bullying that occurs at school or during a school function, and also conduct that occurs off campus and away from school activities.

3 Trends on Hiring in the AI Era

Rapid advancements in AI technology are reshaping nearly every stage of the hiring process, from how employers source talent to how candidates present themselves. Are applicants are gaming the system?

Leading AI Adoption Across School Operations

Tucson Unified School District in Arizona is deploying AI across school operations. They formed a task force of 40 professionals, ranging from teachers to transportation to human resources.

Lockdown Drills That Help More Than Harm

Since the start of the school year, more than 70 shootings occurred on campuses across the U.S. School leaders are grappling with how to prepare students while not traumatizing them.

International Student Enrollment Fell 19% This Fall

Chinese students dropped 12% and Indian students dropped 44%. These two countries make up half of all international students in the U.S.

GoFundMe's Unauthorized Nonprofit Pages Require Response

GoFundMe created over one million donation pages for nonprofits using publicly available data, including logos and branding, without prior consent from the organizations.

Four Tips for Stronger HR–Finance Collaboration

Collaborate on decisions like forecasting and headcount for better outcomes for employees and the bottom line.

After-School Demand Outpaces Supply

Parents overwhelmingly want after-school programs, but demand far exceeds supply, especially for low- and middle-income families, according to a new report.
  • Change Management

  • Hiring

  • Leadership

Episode 15: Leading the Charge To Provide One-to-One Service, with CEO James Palmieri

With NBOA President and CEO Jeff Shields, Palmieri reflects on the path that led to the vision behind creating a service dedicated to helping independent schools strengthen their business operations.

Private Colleges Release Price Estimator

22 private colleges launched a new net cost estimator that uses just one data point—household income—to predict how much it will cost for a student to attend that college. 

Aggressive Federal Push Into School Choice

In roughly eight months, the U.S. Department of Education under Trump has issued several pieces of guidance telling states how to use existing federal funds and provisions to promote public and private school choice.

Top Updates to Enrollment Agreements

An independent school's enrollment contract confirms a student's enrollment, and can also be utilized to ensure a clear understanding of the school's expectations of parents or guardians.

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