Leadership and Community-Building Lessons the River Taught Me A head of school reflects on a rafting trip that took a perilous turn and how it affected his attitude about purpose, resiliency, and leading a school community. Read More
NAIS Member Voices Podcast: Spotlight on Head-Board Communication Scott Erickson, head of Phillips Brooks School (CA), talks about how he's gotten better at "issue-spotting" and addressing communication gaps with his school and board. Get the Podcast
2019-20 NAIS DASL Data Entry is Officially Open! You can enter data until October 9. DASL is a must-have tool for driving strategic conversations, and submitting your school's data will help you lead and plan for the future. Go to DASL
NAIS Board Announces Selection Process for 2020 The NAIS board will recommend a candidate for the 2020 class of trustees from a large pool of nominees. Read More
Reserve Your Spot for 2019 NAIS Leadership Through Partnership LTP promotes effective and successful relationships between the head of school and board of trustees, and offers valuable time to collaborate and strengthen partnerships. Register Now
New Trustee Table Podcast Episode: Unlocking the Board Executive Session Governance expert Cathy Trower provides insights into what happens during an executive session and how the board chair and head of school can navigate this complex issue. Get The Podcast
Protecting Students from Sexual Abuse Whether or not a school has received a report of abuse, leaders must deeply understand the long-term effects of abuse and hear the voices of survivors to shift the cultures of their schools. Read More
Building More Inclusive Communities with Grading for Equity Independent schools are committed to creating diverse, equitable, and inclusive communities. But there’s a critical element to that work schools might be overlooking: grading. Read More
Defining the Role of Independent Schools in the 21st Century Economy This report provides insights into the challenges independent schools face in the 21st century economy and offers potential ideas for adding value to an independent school education. Read More
Jobs-to-Be-Done Study on Independent School Parents How can independent schools evolve to best meet families’ needs? Research into the changing market is a crucial first step in the path to school transformation. Read More
Balance Donor Relations with Independent Governance Review practical and legal implications your advancement office should consider as it sets goals for next year that balance donor relations with maintaining independence in school governance. 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