The Power of Storytelling: Extending the Experience to the Classroom StoryCorps founder Dave Isay explains how independent school educators can create a meaningful classroom project for students through this year’s Great Thanksgiving Listen program. Read More
Legal Tip of the Week: Read the Fine Print on FMLA Special Rules Get tips from the NAIS legal team on which school employees are covered by FMLA special rules, as well as guidance on handling political engagement and election season on campus. 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 Approaching: Apply for the 2020-21 Fellowship for Aspiring Heads Are you prepared to lead a school? Advance your professional journey through unique programming, supportive mentorship, and lifelong relationships. Submit your application by Nov. 15. 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