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Independent School Legal Update – October 28, 2021 – Webinar
On October 28, 2021, McLane Middleton’s Education Law Group will provide a free, virtual legal update for independent schools. As part of the half-day session, attendees will receive practical strategies for managing risk from experienced practitioners who advise numerous independent schools on a daily basis. This program is recommended for Heads of School, Senior Leadership, […]
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Why the Increase in Head of School Turnover?
A longtime former head of school shares his perspective on why so many heads are leaving their positions – and what strategies can help retain them. Read more in our latest blog post.
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Pollyanna Position Paper II: Communicating through Change
This report offers advice from independent school Communications Directors to help Heads of School develop communications strategies that authentically reflect the needs of the school community.
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5 SUMMER TIPS TO START YOUR PTA/O SCHOOL YEAR STRONG
Ahhhh, summer. Those long days, outdoor adventures, and beautiful nights are here. You survived the end-of-year rat race, and now you’re ready for some well-deserved relaxation. Start your summer with a complete break from your PTA/PTO leadership duties to allow yourself time to rest and rejuvenate. When you’re ready, take advantage of the important opportunities […]
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Promoting a Gender-Inclusive Hiring Process
Recent conversations in the world of international schools have centered on the low percentage of female heads of school. How does Carney Sandoe work to combat this trend? Read this latest blog post from members of our International Schools Practice.
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Leadership Attention for Faculty Retention
Schools are losing teachers at higher rates than ever before. As the teaching profession faces challenges, how can schools keep teachers in the classroom? In this article, we take a look at strategies school leadership teams can employ to improve teacher retention.
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New CDC Guidance for K-12 Schools: Update Your COVID-19 Policies and Protocols for Back-to-School
On July 9, 2021, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools. This updated guidance should be carefully considered and integrated into schools’ health and safety policies and protocols as the 2021-2022 school year approaches. The CDC guidance emphasizes that in-person learning is a priority, even […]
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Register Now for the 2021 Women’s (Re)Institute
A monthlong professional development event for women in education. After the unbelievable success of our virtual event last year, we are excited to announce the return of the Women’s (Re)Institute for 2021. A virtual spinoff of our annual in-person event, the Women’s (Re)Institute is a dynamic monthlong online learning and networking experience dedicated to supporting […]
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The Justice CORPS Initiative, a Transparency Model to “mend the loophole”
This 4-minute whiteboard animation video succinctly portrays a new Initiative to help schools rise above the ongoing problem of child abuse and tenuous response on campus. The Justice CORPS – the Committee to Oversee Rights & Protections of Students – is an initiative of the nonprofit, The Amends Project. This 3-year program gives recognition to […]
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Teacher Staffing in America: Strategies for Teacher Retention and Recruitment Beyond the Pandemic
As we’ve witnessed over the last year, COVID-19 has exacerbated an already precarious situation for teacher staffing and recruitment. All around the country, teachers have resigned, retired or taken leaves of absence to avoid the inherent risks of teaching amid the pandemic. While it looks like the worst impacts of the pandemic on the teacher […]
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Virtual & Hybrid Event Fundraising
This past year, schools and PTAs have developed innovative strategies to reach students all while ensuring the safety and health of those around them. Fundraising strategies are no different. Schools have shifted in person galas to virtual events and moved school events like choir performances online. There are many benefits to virtual events, and even […]
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Pollyanna Position Paper I: Advocating for Equity During and After a Pandemic
This Position Paper offers wisdom, practical ideas, and concrete DEI recommendations for Heads of Schools and administrators on how to continue to advance equity initiatives during and after a pandemic. The recommendations in this paper were aggregated from a survey of over 100 DEI Directors and practitioners across the country.