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"Enrollment is stable at independent schools as public and private schools face a shrinking student population and increased competition to fill seats." bit.ly/4dY9Uyo via @K12DiveNews
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Have you ever wondered what it's like to be the head of a boarding-day school? The head of school at Cheshire Academy shares how he approaches leadership as a balance of vision, accountability, and community energy. Listen to his story here. apple.co/3Sub646
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In a crisis "governance requires not only strategic thinking but also steadiness, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to supporting the head of school through complexity." Read how boards can be a community anchor during a crisis, in #ISmag. bit.ly/4vbBmhZ
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After facing profound disruption, an independent school board is faced with the task of finding a new head of school. Find out how the board made hard decisions to safeguard the institution’s future, Case Study: A Nontraditional Head Search bit.ly/4eSbgeN #ISmag
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Adolescence is "not a period of limitation but of opportunity, underscoring the value of embedding executive function coaching throughout a school community." Building an Executive Function Support Modelhttps://bit.ly/43lUWvP #ExecutiveFunction #Learning #Adolescence
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In a crisis "governance requires not only strategic thinking but also steadiness, emotional intelligence, and a commitment to supporting the head of school through complexity." Read how boards can be a community anchor during a crisis, in #ISmag. bit.ly/4vbBmhZ
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"High-performing boards do not emerge by accident; they are built through sustained, deliberate work across years and leadership transitions." Using the Governance Committee to Change Board Culture bit.ly/4dxJWBN #Boards #Trustees #Leadership
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Educators! What books will reading this summer? Share your picks in the chat below. Looking for suggestions? Find out what your independent school collegues have been reading. Go to our bio link today to read Independent School magazine. bit.ly/3RV31VS #summerreading
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Educators! What books will reading this summer? Share your picks in the chat below. Looking for suggestions? Find out what your independent school collegues have been reading. Go to our bio link today to read Independent School magazine. bit.ly/3RV31VS #summerreading
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Priya Parker, acclaimed author of The Art of Gathering and the forthcoming The Art of Fighting, will be a keynote speaker at NAIS Gather, Dec. 2-5 in Boston. Her work will help frame a new conference experience rooted in purpose, dialogue, and connection.bit.ly/3RPlK5a
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Adolescence is "not as a period of limitation but of opportunity, underscoring the value of embedding executive function coaching throughout a school community." Building an Executive Function Support Modelhttps://bit.ly/43lUWvP #ExecutiveFunction #Learning #Adolescence
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What can independent schools learn from public education about discipline, data, and belonging? An educator with experience in public schools explores how a traditionally public-school tool—office discipline referral (ODR) data—can help #indyschools.
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What can independent schools learn from public education about discipline, data, and belonging? An educator with experience in public schools explores how a traditionally public-school tool—office discipline referral (ODR) data—can help #indyschools.
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"Developing a strong classroom culture of formative assessment can help students focus on their growth rather than their grades." Teaching & Learning: Formative Assessment Helps Students Focus on Growth, Not Grades. bit.ly/3MgVmhZ #Teachers
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"With our schools’ freedom, agility, and commitment to innovation, we can elevate #teaching as a dynamic and empowering career centered on growth. We can attract and retain talented educators and ensure a thriving future for education." #TeacherAppreciationWeek
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What does it take to be a head of school today? New View EDU host Debra P. Wilson talks two retiring heads about lessons for the next generation of school leaders. Listen today! apple.co/3rA5p3i Find New View EDU on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many other podcast apps.
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What does it take to educate boys in today's climate? Belmont Hill School Head Greg Schneider, talks about the nuances of masculinity and mentorship, and shares insights on approaching mental health and character development at a school for boys. apple.co/3upYLyA
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What does it take to be a head of school today? New View EDU host Debra P. Wilson talks two retiring heads about lessons for the next generation of school leaders. Listen today! apple.co/3rA5p3i Find New View EDU on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and many other podcast apps.
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What does it take to educate boys in today's climate? Belmont Hill School Head Greg Schneider, talks about the nuances of masculinity and mentorship, and shares insights on approaching mental health and character development at a school for boys. apple.co/3upYLyA
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