• Registration is Now Open for 2024 NAIS Institutes!

    There's Still Time to Register for 2024 NAIS Institutes

    Registration for the Inclusive Schools Network Institute is now open, and spots remain for the Diversity Leadership Institute, Equity Design Lab, Institute for New Heads, and Institute on Intercultural Dialogue.

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  • Revised and Expanded! The New Hopes and Fears

    Revised and Expanded! The New Hopes and Fears

    Get fresh perspectives plus empathic advice on partnering with parents. Even if you read the first edition, you’ll gain new ideas about restructuring the home-school relationship in a changed world.

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  • NAIS New View EDU Podcast

    New View EDU Podcast: Helping Students Shape Dynamic Futures

    Lisa Kay Solomon, designer in residence at the Stanford d.school and bestselling author, returns to the show to join host Tim Fish for a discussion about the importance of teaching futures thinking.

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  • Independent School Magazine: The Workplace Issue

    Independent School Magazine: Work Forces

    The Spring 2024 issue explores how independent schools can address faculty and staff expectations, bolster teaching and leadership pipelines, and support employees in ways that benefit students and school sustainability.

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  • NAIS Committee Handbook

    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. 

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  • NAIS Career Center

    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.

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2023–2024 State of Independent School Governance, Part 1

New! 2023–2024 State of Independent School Governance, Part 1

This comprehensive look at industry-wide standards will help you contextualize your school's governance practices and learn about best practices in governance. Get tips, guidance, and key data.

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Legal Tip of the Week: Win for Independent Schools in 501(c)3 Case

Legal Tip of the Week: Win for Independent Schools in 501(c)3 Case

NAIS has been working with a coalition of other associations to protect our members’ independence as a significant court case threatened the nonprofit status of independent schools.

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Apply Now to Be a 2024 SDLC Faculty Member

Submit Your Application Now to Be a 2024 SDLC Faculty Member

We're seeking a diverse group of professional educators and select college students to join veteran faculty members in designing and delivering the curriculum for this transformative event.

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The Key Components of Teaching Environmental Literacy

The Key Components of Teaching Environmental Literacy

The simple act of shifting just one lesson to include environmental themes, or turning one class session into an outdoor experience, is a great first step to building environmental literacy for students.

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Member Voices: The Conversation: Navigating a Head Transition

Member Voices: The Conversation: Navigating a Head Transition

Ariane Baer-Harper, head of Austin International School (TX), and Jacques Weber, head of Dallas International School (TX), discuss their head transition, the keys to its success, and a roadmap.

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The Benefits of an Intentional Technology Policy

The Benefits of an Intentional Technology Policy

"In schools, cellphones can become the intermediary between learners and learning experiences. They embed passivity by presenting a path of least resistance."

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Resources for Educators

Resources for Educators About the Conflict in the Middle East

We hope these resources can help school leaders and educators as they support their communities, restore a sense of security, guide students in understanding the conflict, and manage complex conversations.

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2023 NAIS Hot Issues Survey

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. 

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Case Study: Building a New Hiring Process

Case Study: Building a New Hiring Process

In building a new step-by-step guide to hire the most qualified candidates, one school found potential in streamlining efforts, learning from each other, and collaborating throughout the process.

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Case Study: Promoting Career Development at Independent Schools

Case Study: Promoting Career Development at Independent Schools

Learn about one school's vision to create a pipeline of rising leaders among faculty and staff, promising an on-campus opportunity that would help them gain the skills needed for more senior roles.

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NAIS DASL Data Entry

Start Putting the Latest DASL Data to Work Today

You can now access 2023-2024 DASL Foundation and Financial Data. Use the new data to gain valuable insights, establish comparison groups, and create benchmarking reports to drive strategic decisions.

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NAIS Career Center

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.

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