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Data and Tips on Faculty Adoption of AI

When it comes to helping faculty adopt AI, a structured approach can help. Steps include getting hands-on, analyzing its impact on core skills, redesigning assignments and policies, and more.

A New Approach to DEI?

A new framework — FAIR — is gaining traction as a fresh approach to DEI.

Fundraising During Turbulent Times

The Trump Administration's efforts to cut federal funding are prompting nonprofits to adjust their fundraising strategies.

Wider AI Adoption When Top Leaders Drive Policy

A recent study from McKinsey shows a CEO’s oversight of AI governance is one element most correlated with higher self-reported bottom-line impact from an organization’s gen AI use.

Keys to Cybersecurity Investments

According to PwC’s 2025 Global Digital Trust Insights, 77% of executives plan to increase their cybersecurity budgets in the coming year, underscoring the strategic shift towards robust cyber defenses.

DHS Searches Dorms for International Students

Over the past week, Department of Homeland Security agents raided students’ dorm rooms at Columbia University, arresting one international student and prompting another to flee to Canada.
  • Accounting

  • Diversity and Inclusion

  • Technology

Episode 8: Accounting with AI, with Partner Kathy Ferguson, CPA

Kathy Ferguson, partner at Armanino, shares her journey from education to auditing and offers insights on AI in the independent school business office. She also explores cryptocurrency and women's leadership.

DOGE Threatens Big Cuts to Education Data

Vital data collections at the National Center of Education Statistics have been cancelled, following interventions from the Department of Government Efficiency, which is not a cabinet level department.

Ed Dept Walks Back Dear Colleague Letter

On March 1, the Education Department released FAQs on reporting discrimination, treatment of race, and DEI programs more broadly as a follow up to February 14's Dear Colleague letter.

Effective vs. Ineffective Classroom Locks

School administrators may be concerned that traditional classroom locks are insufficient to keep out attackers, but in documented school shootings, attackers have not breached classroom locks.

Resilience and Psychological Safety at Work

In early 2025, you may find yourself supporting employees who are feeling overwhelmed or worried. Psychological safety is a management approach that allows employees to thrive and adapt to circumstances.

Changes to Clean Energy Tax Credits

To make clean energy tax credits more technology-neutral, the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) introduced a new statutory framework.
  • Human Resources

  • Legal

  • Risk Management

Episode 7: Hot Legal Topics, with Legal Counsel Grace H. Lee

Grace H. Lee, NBOA’s legal counsel, shares why she got into the legal profession and discusses hot topics in independent school legal affairs with host Jeff Shields, NBOA's president and CEO.

Surprise Letter from Ed Dept on DEI Confuses Schools

Late Friday night, the Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights declared in a four-page letter that any race-based policies or programming in K-12 schools and colleges were unlawful.

No Funding for Schools Teaching DEI, Says McMahon

Linda McMahon, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Education Department, spent her confirmation hearing Thursday defending Trump’s divisive agenda.

Red Flags for Cyber Crime

Primary ways that cyber criminals attack schools are email account compromise, invoice fraud and banking details, phishing and social engineering, and malware and ransomware.

Preparing for ICE at an Independent School

Schools are increasingly worried about potential U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) encounters and are seeking guidance to protect both students and staff.

Sexual Abuse Dominates Large Loss Claims

United Educators released its annual Large Loss Report. This year the report only includes cases costing $2.5 million and more.

Preventing School Violence Through BTAM

With effective systems for behavioral threat assessment and management (BTAM), schools can assess and respond to concerning behavior to protect the community and respond to the student whose behavior caused concern.

Districts Fail To Disclose Cyberattacks

2023 was the worst year globally for cyberattacks against schools -- a 70% surge from the year before. School districts with cyber insurance have proved willing to pay ransomware attackers.