Sarah Hanawald, executive director of Association for Academic Leaders, shares how school leaders across the U.S. have been building their own bots.
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
The MERP allows employees in a high-deductible plan to pay their deductibles with a preloaded debit card.
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NBOA has joined other associations in advocating for clarity in new federal SGO policy that will optimize impact for independent schools.
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Communication
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Summer Camp
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Technology
Jonathan Schmid is using generative AI to tap into market analysis, generate Excel formulas and role play difficult interactions.
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
As health insurance premiums rise, some schools are adopting alternatives to fully insured plans, including ICHRAs, MERPs and MEWAs.
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Human Resources
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Legal
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Tax
Annual adjustments from the IRS and Treasury as well as changes in labor law will impact operational costs at independent schools.
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Ari Hausman is using generative AI to negotiate better contracts and more quickly develop financial presentations, and surmises it will fill software gaps in the future.
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CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Leadership
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Planning
Authentic leadership, data-informed planning and easier ways to manage risk were among the top themes for the year.
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From salary transparency to AI governance, these 13 standout Net Assets articles cover the most pressing issues for independent school business offices.
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A long-held dream to build a performing arts center was made possible by strong financial leadership.
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Before we turn the page to 2026, let’s revisit top leadership lessons from the Net Assets Podcast this year.
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Change Management
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Leadership
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Technology
Poet and corporate innovator Tucker Bryant helps business leaders generate new ideas and bring them into action.
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Strategies
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Communication
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Policy
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Risk Management
A solid plan to counteract this risk draws on three key principles.
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Voices from the Field
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Two school leaders share insights on how DEI work has shifted in the past year and how anchoring in mission can help schools navigate the moment.
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Risk & Compliance
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Communication
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Crisis Management
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Risk Management
When school leadership feels pressure to take a position, consider this framework.
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The big screen musical offers three key takeaways for independent school business leaders.
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Planning
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Professional Development
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Tuition
A data dive identified top levers schools can pull for financial success.
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
An NBOA flash survey found most schools are using fully insured or captive/consortium plans, but alternatives are beginning to pick up as premiums rise.
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Budget
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Endowment
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Investments
CPI may not be the best way to gauge inflation for your school – consider an education-specific index that may be more accurate.
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CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Membership
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Research
Make sure your numbers are working as hard as you are.
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