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Human Resources
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Leadership
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Technology
By investing in systems, people and relationships, these independent school leaders strengthen both the bottom line and their school’s culture.
6 min read
CEO Notebook
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Leadership
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Membership
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Technology
Tucker Bryant and Heather McGowan shared how we can seize the moment in this time of technological change and move our schools forward.
7 min read
From live podcast conversations to dynamic keynotes, this Annual Meeting brought fresh ideas and renewed community connections.
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Projections
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Accounting
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Controllers and HR Directors have strategic roles to play — if we commit to making space for their voices.
5 min read
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Change Management
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Environmental Sustainability
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Facilities
Two schools jointly hired for this single position, which has propelled both schools’ sustainability goals.
5 min read
His focus on not just the customer but also the employee experience may resonate with independent schools looking to retain faculty and staff.
5 min read
Feature
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Human Resources
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Leadership
Seven people‑centered steps to help CFOs transition smoothly to a new school.
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Accounting
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Legal
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Regulatory Updates
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Tuition
IMG Academy was fined $1.72 million for violations of U.S. sanctions laws.
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Culture
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Leadership
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Professional Development
When it’s time to leave one school and start a new position at another, these considerations will make it easier on all parties – business leader, former school and new one.
14 min read
CEO Notebook
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Crisis Management
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Legal
Growing concerns about immigration enforcement underscore the need for clear protocols, informed staff and steady leadership in independent schools.
5 min read
Feature
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Gift
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Legal
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Technology
Hopkins School has tapped generative AI to do initial legal research and queries, and also used it to meet donor interests efficiently and with real depth, among other uses.
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CEO Notebook
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Compensation Strategies
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Leadership
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Planning
This year’s recipients have elevated school financial strategy, advanced groundbreaking compensation research and pioneered AI frameworks for school business operations.
7 min read
Sarah Hanawald, executive director of Association for Academic Leaders, shares how school leaders across the U.S. have been building their own bots.
4 min read
NBOA has joined other associations in advocating for clarity in new federal SGO policy that will optimize impact for independent schools.
4 min read
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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.
3 min read
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.
4 min read
From salary transparency to AI governance, these 13 standout Net Assets articles cover the most pressing issues for independent school business offices.
4 min read
Before we turn the page to 2026, let’s revisit top leadership lessons from the Net Assets Podcast this year.
7 min read
Feature
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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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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.
8 min read