Moving from Oversight to Foresight: Essential Work for the Board Do boards focus too much on today’s problems at the expense of the school’s future health? Many who study nonprofit governance would say yes and suggest ways to widen the governance lens. Read More
Legal Tip of the Week: How to Follow the Law While Livestreaming As livestreaming and other recorded content become more prevalent on independent school websites and social-media feeds, unforeseen liabilities can arise related to privacy and wiretapping laws. Read More
Member Voices Podcast: A Head Shares His School’s Enterprising Mission Mark Silver, head of Hillbrook School (CA), talks about his school's social-entrepreneurial focus, how he draws from his school's unique history, and what he's currently reading in his book club. Get the Podcast
Deadline Extended! Apply for the 2020-21 Fellowship for Aspiring Heads Gain practical knowledge about your first headship—plus professional and personal support that will last your entire career. Submit your application by November 22. Apply Now
Trustee Table Podcast: Emotional Intelligence in the Boardroom Marc Brackett, founding director of the Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence, discusses how emotional intelligence can inform strategic planning, the head-board chair relationship, and board culture. Get The Podcast
Creating a Global Learning Environment How can schools embrace international students and their perspectives in their desire to develop global competencies in all students? Here are some strategic guiding principles. Read More
How Schools Can Better Support Third-Culture Kids A subgroup of international students—many of whom have lived in one or more countries outside of their home—are poised to become a greater force in our schools and around the world. 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