Religious schools should consider how high courts have recently handled the “ministerial exception” when considering issues such as transgender rights and vaccine exemptions.
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Pandemic
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Risk Management
Independent schools are carrying significant “risk baggage,” both old and new. Comprehensive risk management can help leaders avoid liability and potential crises.
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Trends and lessons from last year’s financial aid season can make this season calmer and more efficient.
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Thorough and consistent documentation is key to success.
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Risk Management
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Technology
As technology grows more complex, it’s increasingly important that schools include tech leaders at the highest levels of school decision making.
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Human Resources
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Pandemic
Increased communication about school planning, newly adjusted leave policies and wellness services are some of the ways schools seek to mitigate burnout this year.
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Strategies
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Risk Management
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Technology
An effective approach considers data, devices, software, employee training, backup systems and crisis management.
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School will likely look different in coming years, in everything from our markets to our staffing approach to the ubiquitous touch of technology on and off campus.
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Risk & Compliance
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Employee Benefits
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Human Resources
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Pandemic
Schools are not obligated to automatically renew telework accommodations, but they must engage in an interactive process.
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A self-evaluation process can help inform decisions and navigate new restrictions.
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Safety & Security
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Pandemic
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Safety and Security
Strong emergency communications and visual alerts helped one school manage a safer return to campus.
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Risk & Compliance
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Employee Benefits
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Risk Management
Sustainable investing based on environmental, social justice and ethical corporate governance principles can mean higher returns and a better fiduciary future.
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Crisis Management
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
When communicating about difficult issues, do not aim to avoid conflict but rather strive to convey the school's work and the spirit in which it is done.
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Victims of sexual abuse, past and present, need clear ways to report misconduct and are most likely looking for caring communication and support, not retaliation.
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Misconduct
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Risk Management
Establishing a standard of care for safeguarding students can be challenging. Lessons from the pandemic can help schools do this effectively.
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School business leaders have learned and innovated their way through the pandemic. Now they are looking ahead to how that experience helps shape the “next normal.” Which changes to school business and operations are here
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While lessons from this pandemic and response are ongoing, data from the 2008 financial crisis may help inform what lies ahead.
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Human Resources
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Pandemic
Across the country, relaxed COVID-19 regulations are coming into force or will soon. Here's a look at some of the rule changes that may impact independent schools.
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Human Resources
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Pandemic
Many independent schools will continue to offer a remote work option to eligible employees, some of whom have thrived in an online environment.
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Compensation Strategies
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Compliance
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Policy
Despite progress, the pay gap between men and women still exists. Learn what independent schools can do to ensure equitable pay practices.
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