November 10, 2026

What is it the Role of the Interim Head Really?

It is not surprising that Littleford & Associates receives as many as 3 to 4 inquiries per week about interim head opportunities from sitting heads, retiring […]
October 27, 2026

Demographics and Tuition Have Little to Do with Strong Student Retention, High Enrollment Demand, and Parent Satisfaction

Demographics and high, or parental perception of high tuition are often cited as causes for enrollment decline. Contrary to popular belief, demographics do not play a […]
September 29, 2026

What Do Teachers Want and Value More: Higher Salaries, Lower Workloads or Greater Support from School Leadership? 

Overall, the salaries of international and independent teachers are rising worldwide as they should if we are to attract, retain and reward them. Benefit packages are […]
August 11, 2026

How One School Achieved a Complete Enrollment Turnaround

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 […]
June 2, 2026

What Do Teachers Want Today?

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 […]
April 29, 2026

The Shadow Docket: Boards with Replacement Heads in the Wings

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 & […]
March 11, 2026

A True Story About The Qualities Needed in the Governance Chair

The Head of a well-known K to 12 School for boys was a highly successful leader for 15 years. He had only three Board Chairs: the […]
February 17, 2026

What a Head/Chair Partnership Should Look Like

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. […]
January 28, 2026

How to Navigate the Complex World of Head of School Compensation for Board Leaders, Heads of School and Aspiring Heads

How to Navigate the Complex World of Head of School Compensation for Board Leaders, Heads of School and Aspiring Heads It is challenging to be a […]
How to Navigate the Complex World of Head of School Compensation for Board Leaders, Heads of School and Aspiring Heads
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