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Accounting
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Culture
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Risk Management
How laws and regulations on free speech apply to nonprofit independent schools as well as policy and cultural considerations.
6 min read
Strategies
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Culture
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Financial Aid
Making the process clearer to parents whose dominant language is not English can result in significant community enrichment.
4 min read
CEO Notebook
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Endowment
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Planning
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Research
More than 1,000 member schools have started data entry so they can reap the benefits of robust analysis and benchmarking in the new year.
4 min read
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Change Management
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Planning
School leaders need to envision multiple possible outcomes when facing risks and opportunities.
5 min read
Schools with smaller and larger endowment may benefit from different approaches.
6 min read
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Compensation Strategies
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Labor Law
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Legal
Fundraising events, coaching, trips, and training programs offer great opportunities for school employees but can create confusion about paying non-exempt or hourly employees.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
The classic film “12 Angry Men” has leadership lessons for everyone, even if you're feeling downright cheerful.
3 min read
Other Duties As Assigned
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Extended Day
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Summer Camp
When this communications director took on auxiliary programs, non-tuition revenue increased significantly.
4 min read
Risk & Compliance
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Debt
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Enrollment
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Planning
Board members and top administrators should know these rules of thumb before problems become too dire to correct.
6 min read
Business Intelligence
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Enrollment
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Financial Aid
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Policy
The tuition discount rate was higher among schools in school-choice states compared to schools not in school choice states.
4 min read
A sprinkling of generative AI tools that business leaders are using, with advice on adopting them thoughtfully.
7 min read
CEO Notebook
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Boards and Trustees
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Governance
An independent school’s board must stay true to the mission above all else, but it must also recognize the realities of the present moment.
5 min read
Strategies
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Crisis Management
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Software
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Technology
Proactive monitoring and alert systems on student devices have helped
identify issues early.
5 min read
Projections
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Planning
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Procedures
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Technology
As AI capabilities grow rapidly, so does their potential to enhance efficiency and strategic thinking in the business office.
6 min read
Feature
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Compensation Strategies
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Employee Benefits
Whether or not you’ve actively considered it, your school’s compensation structures shape school values and culture.
8 min read
Nadia Robinson took on additional administrative duties and ensured smooth operations during a challenging year of staff transitions.
2 min read
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Employee Benefits
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Leadership
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Membership
Matthew Piechota revamped Cheshire Academy’s business office through new systems and a successful multi-employer plan.
2 min read
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Facilities
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Safety and Security
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Technology
Independent schools are increasingly integrating smart technologies to enhance campus management, security and efficiency.
4 min read
CEO Notebook
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Culture
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Governance
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Leadership
You don’t have to be an Olympian to be inspired by the leader of a gold-medal winning team.
5 min read
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Hiring
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Leadership
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Membership
Meeta Nosrati developed innovative compensation practices that keep Old Trail School competitive in attracting and retaining top talent.
2 min read
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