Independent School Magazine

The national reckoning about systemic racism is urging independent schools to look inward. As school leaders wonder how to seize this moment, it is critical to understand the full scope and complexities of their school histories, cultures, and the experiences of everyone in their communities. This issue explores the role of schools in being part of the problem and solution, and how to create a path forward.

As the world continues to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders everywhere are trying to envision and plan for a new normal––and contemplating how to lead and live amid constant uncertainty. In the Fall issue, we aim to provide the necessary context, a sense of the new dimensions of health and well-being, and what that might look like for your community.

The focus for this issue—crisis leadership—hits close to home. We started planning the issue a year ago, and the content was written and edited months ago, well before the COVID-19 pandemic started to transform our world. As you begin to look down the road to the mid- and long-term future of your school, you'll find inspiration in these articles, which explore the crisis life cycle, crisis management teams, boards working through difficult times, and more.