Independent School Magazine

International student enrollment has broad implications for the independent school community. Beyond being part of a diversified enrollment and revenue strategy, international programs help schools prepare students for a global world and changing workforce. In this issue, we explore the intersections of diverse student populations and global education, trends in recruitment, what boards need to know about international enrollment, how schools can better support international students, and more.

Educating the whole child has been a part of independent schools throughout their history. But many have now have begun to recognize that students’ mental, emotional, and physical well-being is the foundation of their success. This issue examines reframing the conversation around success, supporting students in their digital lives, changing school cultures around sexual abuse, understanding equitable grading practices, and more.

As the education landscape continues to evolve—absorbing demographic, economic, technological, and lifestyle changes, to name a few—independent schools must develop strategies to remain relevant and chart a course for the future. In this issue, we explore the physical to the philosophical, including blending strategy with innovation, balancing tradition with transformation, and moving from flexibility to adaptability in the classroom.