Reserve Your Spot for Leadership Through Partnership Online We have reimagined this foundational governance program to support heads and board chairs in a virtual space. Get the tools you need to make challenging decisions in an unprecedented environment. Register Now
Back-to-School Playbook: Resources to Help This Fall Going back to school in 2020 poses unique challenges for school leaders. In this collection, you’ll find research-based tips on everything from creating schedules to supporting student well-being. Read More
Legal Tip of the Week: Obtain Consent to Record Classes Whether your school operates in person, virtually, or in hybrid mode this fall, you may be considering recording classes. Before you do, make sure you have permission to record students. Read More
Intentionally Investing in Online Learning Parents will have increasingly higher expectations for both face-to-face and online learning, and students will need us to excel at both if they are to thrive, NAIS President Dona Orem writes. Read More
Member Voices Podcast: Admission and Inclusion in a Remote Environment Ralinda Watts, director of diversity, equity, and inclusion and associate director of admission at The Buckley School (CA), shares how she has dealt with COVID-19 and racial injustice. Get the Podcast
Trustee Table Podcast: Good Governance from the Head’s Perspective Scott Erickson, head of Phillips Brooks School (CA), shares how he employs effective governance practices and how he addresses communication gaps with his school and board. Get The Podcast
Building the Empathy Muscle by Affirming and Honoring Identity Educational research shows that when students feel seen and heard, they build strong relationships with their peers and teachers, and perform better academically and contribute to their communities. Read More
Leading Through COVID-19: Key Questions for Heads to Consider How can school heads manage the challenges of the pandemic while maintaining a focus on the future? Find key questions to help you make plans for enrollment, well-being, financial sustainability, and more. Read More
Submit Your Nomination for the NAIS Board of Trustees NAIS is accepting nominations for the Board of Trustees Class of 2024. Our board members are vital to the NAIS community. Please complete the nomination process by the September 25 deadline. Read More
NAIS Statement on Addressing Anti-Blackness and Systemic Racism NAIS is committed to addressing disparate experiences and outcomes based on race and racism in independent schools. Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Independent Schools NAIS is updating this page daily to answer questions and provide updates on select news and federal guidance, resources, and independent school strategies and trends. Read More
Governance and Crisis: The Board's Role and Responsibilities When school heads and boards plan together, they are anticipatory and prepared, not just for what can go wrong, but for what they will do right when a crisis moment arises. Read More
Crisis Through the Lens of Student Health Community health and well-being are often at the core of crises schools face. Experts offer insights on how leaders can spot, prepare, and guide their communities through such crises. Read More
Student Health and Well-Being and the Intersection of Diversity and Inclusion As schools inclusive of many different demographics, it’s critical to take into account dimensions of difference that are impacted by the decisions schools are making in response to risks posed by the coronavirus. Read More
Find the Best Talent Talented teaching and administrator candidates are waiting to apply for jobs at your school. NAIS members can post jobs and browse resumes for free; nonmembers can purchase job postings. Read More