Independent School Magazine

Independent School magazine, published quarterly by NAIS, has provided thought leadership for the industry and has been a core benefit of membership for more than 80 years. The magazine seeks to be anchor in a changing and challenging education landscape and offers readers thoughtful and in-depth coverage of important education, management, national, and global trends. Independent School provides readers with the strategic insights they need to understand an ever-evolving landscape and the information they need, when they need it, to make informed decisions.

Fall 2025

Value

The ability of independent schools to chart their own course—and maintain that independence—is essential to the experiences they provide. This autonomy is a primary reason why families are drawn to independent schools: they offer a wide variety of options, focus on student needs, show flexibility, and align their missions and values with those of parents. These qualities make them a vital and respected part of the educational landscape. As education continues to change, it's more important than ever to communicate the value that independent schools offer. In the Fall 2025 issue of Independent School magazine, we share the collective story of independent schools and explore how they can most effectively demonstrate their value to current families, prospective families, and alumni.

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Independent School magazine has evolved, and we want you to be a part of it. We hope you’ll see opportunities to contribute and be a part of the community. There are themes for feature articles in each issue, but there are also additional avenues to share your expertise, ideas, and experiences.
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Independent School features a variety of voices and views and forward-thinking ideas and strategies that school leaders need to address challenges and create sustainable school communities. Every issue includes research insights, education trends, leadership and management lessons, case studies, governance perspectives, book reviews, member profiles, and more.
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Fall 2025

Explore the collective story of independent schools, and learn how to most effectively demonstrate their value to current families, prospective families, and alumni.

Summer 2025

Explore multiple dimensions of the teaching experience, including health and well-being, professional development, leadership development, and hiring and retention.

Spring 2025

Explore technology through the lens of risk management, leadership and management, teaching and learning, the student experience, professional development, and more.

Winter 2025

Examine multiple aspects of school sustainability, including business models, tuition-setting, strategic planning, operations, programs, and facilities.

Fall 2024

The relationship dynamics between parents and school leaders, faculty, and staff have changed significantly in the past few years. Explore these dynamics and strategies for building better relationships.