The following is a true story although we have exercised some editorial freedom in terms of the timeline and sequence of events. Oakhurst School (not the real name) is a […]
Teachers’ needs, demands, and requests are changing, due to a new generation entering the profession, or perhaps because teachers are becoming wiser about the ways schools […]
Troublesome Scenarios An increasing number of school board chairs who wish, or think the full board wishes, to replace a sitting head have contacted Littleford & […]
During her tenure, a well-known independent school Head lists among her many accomplishments, endowment growth and reputational enhancement after a challenging transition from a long-term predecessor. […]
Mission based salary systems may be challenging to design and implement, but more schools should make the attempt. Lock step salary scales, individual negotiations upon arrival, […]
A large, highly reputable K-12 School with a strong self-perpetuating Board and a long-term Chair and Head became engulfed in a crisis. Lessons learned can help […]
