Submit Your Nomination for the NAIS Board of Trustees
NAIS is now accepting nominations for the NAIS Board of Trustees Class of 2027. If you or someone you know would make a good addition, please complete the nomination process by September 29.
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New View EDU Season 5 Premiere: Welcoming New Leadership to NAIS
New NAIS President Debra P. Wilson sits down with host Tim Fish to introduce herself to the NAIS community and share her personal journey with independent schools. -
Registration is Now Open for the 2023 NAIS People of Color Conference!
Join us Nov. 29-Dec. 2 in St. Louis to explore the theme Gateways to Freedom: A Confluence of Truth, Knowledge, Joy, and Power. Get early bird savings through Oct. 31! -
Track the Latest Trends With the 2023-24 NAIS Trendbook
Follow 30 timely trends shaping your independent school. The Trendbook gives your board, faculty, and staff authoritative insights into must-know changes ahead. -
Independent School Magazine: Exploring Purpose
The Fall 2023 issue brings renewed focus to an important question: What is the purpose of school? -
Make Sure Your Committees Know the Essentials
Get practical advice from The Committee Handbook: A Guide to Strengthen Your Board and Get More Done. Buy it for all your committee chairs. -
A Solution Kit for Parent Relations
Get families and schools on the same page with these practical resources. Give out the booklet Better Together at parent meetings. Provide the book Hopes and Fears to faculty who want smoother parent partnerships. -
Hiring Resources from NAIS
Is your school hiring? Are you looking for your dream job? Use the NAIS Career Center to post and find great independent school career opportunities.
2023 Hot Issues Survey: Challenges and Opportunities for Independent Schools
To better understand the nuances of the myriad issues independent schools are currently facing, NAIS surveyed member heads of school. Five main themes emerged from their responses.
Developing Trend: How Will Changes in Higher Education Affect Your School?
For your independent school—especially if your mission centers on being college preparatory—it’s important to understand emerging issues in higher education and their implications.
DASL Data Entry is Open! Enter Foundation Data by October 14
Have questions? Get tips and key information for data entry, watch video tutorials, and view webinar recordings that cover different stages of the 2023-24 DASL data entry process.
Member Voices: Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Education
Dig deep into what ChatGPT means for schools with Christina Lewellen, of the Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools, and Paul Turnbull, head of Mid-Pacific Institute (HI).
Legal Tip: When Conduct Issues Arise, Reflect on Your School’s Jurisdictional Philosophy
The start of another school year presents a great opportunity to consider incidents and responses in light of your school’s preferred philosophy and policies and ensure alignment.
Legal Notes: Developing High-Functioning Boards With Trustee Education
To develop a high-functioning board, school leaders should create and maintain a board education strategy that focuses on these often-overlooked steps.
Boardroom: Reassessing Committees to Be More Substantive and Strategic
To start improving committee work, boards should focus on tackling two issues: what work the committees should be charged with and how to streamline committees to get the most done.
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.