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Communication
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Culture
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Leadership
Sudden leadership changes, faculty departures, and a unionization effort left one school community unsettled. This is how they recovered their equilibrium.
8 min read
The NBOA Leadership Academy conducted research and developed practical tools to support stronger decision-making in school business
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Culture
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Leadership
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Planning
Longtime independent school leader Frank Aloise reflects on the pressures, decisions and outcomes that defined a landmark school merger.
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Risk & Compliance
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Legal
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Risk Management
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Technology
Be aware of the risks when school employees use AI in the academic program, admissions, enrollment, finance, operations, HR and governance.
8 min read
A structured inventory and heat map can help school leaders see where AI is creating value, raising risks and needs clearer guidance.
6 min read
This six-pillar framework, developed by a cohort of the NBOA Leadership Academy, helps independent schools shift from reactive decision-making to intentional, long-term sustainability.
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Change Management
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Technology
Distinguished business officer and long-time innovator Nancy Greene explains how to turn curiosity about AI into real operational gains.
6 min read
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Accounting
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Leadership
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Technology
Studying accounts payable and student attendance tracking revealed opportunities for larger systems integrations and efficiencies, using AI workflows.
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Communication
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Leadership
What a high‑profile reset reveals about letting go of what no longer works — and why that matters for schools.
4 min read
Handling school zoo insurance and staffing is one thing—helping handle wild animals is definitely another.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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