August 24, 2023

Dealing with Problem Trustees (Or Their Problem Spouses)

The vast majority of independent and international school board members are conscientious parents, alumni, past parents or friends who volunteer their time and resources to advance […]
August 24, 2023

Making (Or Breaking) The Chair/Head Partnership:

SOME KEY INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESS Chemistry in the head/chair partnership, or the lack of it, can have powerful consequences for the health of a board and […]
August 24, 2023

The Longevity Of Heads And The Effectiveness Of Schools

What the Latest Research Tells Us Too frequent turnover of trustees and heads are causing serious problems in the structure of our boards and our schools. […]
August 24, 2023

The Role of the Chair: The Promise and the Price

The Role of the Chair: The Promise and the Price Three vignettes prove interesting in the analysis of the role of the board chair. We describe […]
August 24, 2023

The Risks And Stress Of Transition

I received the call two years ago. A Head beginning her second year felt that her relationship with her Chair was strained and on shaky ground. […]
August 24, 2023

Yes: A Successful Model of Teacher Evaluation – The Importance of Leadership, Culture, Attitude and Training

One of the best examples of effective teacher evaluation over time, from both the perspective of the faculty and the Administration, exists at the Haverford School […]
August 24, 2023

The Faculty Salary Challenge: Not Just How Much, But How?

Ladder, Band and Range Considerations and the School’s Philosophy of Compensation In independent schools, the four key elements of compensation planning are: the philosophy of compensation; […]
August 24, 2023

Trends from the Trenches – Patterns in Faculty Benefits

In a time of economic uncertainty and an anticipated teacher shortage, independent schools are searching for ways to attract and retain quality teachers. One way is […]
August 24, 2023

The Professional Growth "Trap"

A common misconception among heads of school and teachers in US and international schools is that professional growth and teacher accountability are either incompatible objectives, or […]
The Professional Growth "Trap"
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