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Admissions Events and Visits in the Midst of COVID-19
Still exploring ways to do virtual open houses, accepted student days, or campus tours? Join us for an open round-table discussion with Pulaski Academy, The Taft School, The American School in London, Nardin Academy, and Westside Montessori.
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Technology Considerations for Reopening Your Campus
Technology department leaders across the country are playing an invaluable role in the reopening of their independent schools’ campuses. Whether planning for an in-person experience on the physical campus, a continued virtual delivery, or a hybrid approach, tech leaders are evaluating a wide-ranging set of questions and concerns. This session will explore a comprehensive list […]
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Creating a Roadmap for Reopening Campus How the American School in Japan Created a Plan for a Safe
Schools all over the world are exploring various way to implement health and safety protocols while also preparing for multiple learning models. Hear how The American School of Japan developed a detailed roadmap for reopening their campus. The roadmap includes: – How ASIJ applied core values to inform their strategies – Three models for learning […]
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Veracross “Thank You” Video
From the team at Veracross, we just wanted to say THANK YOU for everything you did this past spring to care for your students!
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Admissions Operations and Strategy in the Midst of COVID-19
Admissions offices have been forced to rethink their processes and workflows in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Hear how Pulaski Academy (Little Rock, AR) developed then itterated on their virtual admissions center, how the director of admissions and enrollment at Columbia Grammar and Prep (New York, NY) is managing her team remotely, and how Lausanne […]
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5 Questions to Ask Yourself During a Virtual Job Search
How can you determine if a school is the right fit without ever stepping foot on campus? Start with these five questions.
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The Summer Conversation: Schools, the Fall, and COVID-19
Now that the school year has come to a close, conversations in and among schools are about logistics for fall and summer professional development for teachers.
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Fundraising in the Midst of Social Distancing and a Down Market
Advancement offices are faced with the difficult challenge of engaging with donors amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Watch this interview-style webinar to hear from Steve Nelson, Chancellor and Chief Relationship Officer at Valley Christian Schools in San Jose, CA (and former Senior Director of External Relations at Harvard Business School) and Phil Higginson, Associate Head of […]
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Interrupting Implicit Bias in the Virtual Hiring Process
As the COVID-19 crisis continues, we make the case for a more economical, dynamic, and inclusive virtual hiring process.
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Growth Strategies for Independent Schools in the COVID-19 Era
As schools engage in critical discussions about finances and sustainability, what’s required now is a willingness to have the hard discussions necessary to create short-term cash management plans and long-term growth strategies. In this blog post, William “Billy” Yerman, a 12 year member of the Garrison Forest School board in Owings Mills, MD introduces the […]
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Example Statements from Schools about Racism and Equity
Finalsite received many requests from schools for guidance on communications around racial equity. Every community is different, so we are sharing some examples and resources below from schools and associations. We hope their letters will help you start conversations, their resources will help in educating, and that we will all take action to help eradicate […]
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How to Hold a Successful Giving Day for Your School
We believe that every K-12 independent and private school can run a successful giving day — and should do so at least once a year. Like with any other type of fundraising, there’s a learning curve, and we’re here to help.