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Strengthen Your School's Leadership Team at SLTE

The 2018 NAIS School Leadership Team Experience provides expert advice and valuable time to collaborate as you work through real challenges and opportunities facing your school.

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Explore the Journey
of School Leadership

The Spring 2018 issue of Independent School magazine looks at what it means to be a leader.

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NAIS Head Search Handbook: Order Your Copy Today

Help your board and search committee find the best new leader for your school with this guide. Save 20% when you order for your entire search committee.

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Search Our Directories

Find a school, company, or colleague using NAIS's searchable directories.

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Get Insights and Gain Perspective with These Summer Reads

Independent School's books columnist shares a diverse list of recommendations that will allow readers to escape, learn, and grow.

2017 Report on High School Survey of Student Engagement

Gain valuable insights about the attitudes, perceptions, and beliefs of NAIS high school students, and find action steps your school may consider.

Share Your Expertise at the 2019 NAIS Annual Conference

Submit your workshop or PechaKucha proposal by June 8 for the 2019 NAIS Annual Conference. We look forward to receiving your innovative ideas!

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4 Ways to Create a Writing Culture Among Students and Faculty

A creative writing coordinator recommends four unconventional approaches to cultivate new passion for writing in your school community.

The Conversation: Reimagining the High School Transcript

John Gulla, E. E. Ford Foundation’s executive director, and Rand Harrington, Kent Denver School’s head, share thoughts on the Mastery Transcript Consortium.

Trend Lines: Considering Character in College Admissions

The movement to reshape the college admission process and a national dialogue around character development as part of education have reached critical mass.

Download the Latest Episode of NAIS Member Voices Podcast

Peter Gurt, president at Milton Hershey School (PA), speaks with us about servant leadership, life at a boarding school, and his acting background.

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Following Your Mission and the Law During Election Season

As the 2018 midterm elections draw near, how can a school remain true to its mission while staying on the right side of IRS and campaign law?

Receive Free NAIS Membership by Joining Now

Schools that join NAIS between April-June will pay dues for the 2018-2019 school year and receive complimentary membership through June 30.

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Juuling: An Alarming Trend Reversing Decades of Health Gains

NAIS President Donna Orem writes about what educators and parents need to know about the Juuling and vaping crisis—and actions schools can take now.

Resources to Help Students After the Texas Shooting

To help you assist students and other members of your community who need support after this tragedy, the NAIS team has compiled several resources.

NAIS Statement on Student and School Safety

Many in the NAIS community have been rocked by recent school shootings. To support our schools, NAIS has released this statement.

Independent School Task Force on Educator Sexual Misconduct

Read the full report of recommendations for independent school leaders from the Independent School Task Force on Educator Sexual Misconduct.

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.