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The Board’s Role in a Transition to a New Head (and in Times of Crisis)
The board plays an important role in two major areas during the transition to a new head of school.
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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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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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Caring for the Caretakers in a Crisis
After talking with leaders at more than 35 independent schools, Carney, Sandoe & Associates Search Consultant Marsha Little shares ideas on how to support faculty and staff as they support their students through the pandemic and beyond.
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“I’m Starting a Headship and My Board Expects Me to Solve the Enrollment Problem.”
It’s no secret that many independent schools are facing enrollment challenges, which have only been exacerbated by the coronavirus. New heads find themselves facing these challenges with trustees who are expecting miracles. Where do new heads begin? How do they get their arms around the real problems? The answer may surprise you.
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The Conversation Every Board Chair Should Have with a New Trustee
For new trustees to be effective, they need to understand their roles. This hypothetical conversation between a board chair and a new trustee clarifies at a practical level how trustees can truly add value to a school. At the same time, it puts into perspective the power dynamic that can often thwart good board decision-making. […]
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COVID-19 and The Hiring Season: Virtual Interviews and Virtual Demo Lessons
Learn how to present yourself in the strongest light while virtually interviewing for new positions. See tips for how to conduct virtual interviews and what to keep in mind when creating a virtual demo lesson.