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.
New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following years of activism by parents and lawmakers who say the drills traumatize children.
Federal government tax in the U.K. called the VAT will be charged on private school fees starting in January, the new Labour Government has confirmed. 20% VAT will apply.
It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2024 recipients of the Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award, given to chief business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools.
NBOA recently received a 2024 Silver Power of Associations Award for Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies for PK-12 Independent Schools research and resources, which were released last October.
With the fall semester approaching, several colleges and universities face significant financial challenges, leading to potential faculty and staff layoffs.
Enrollment forecasting has become more unpredictable than ever.
