(From Missourinet) Rising concerns about mental illness among adolescents are prompting more schools to invest in prevention interventions that help connect youth with needed treatment and services. One Missouri task for
(From Harvard Business Review) Organizational change is one of today’s most difficult leadership challenges, especially for companies that have faced failure to implement change in the past, according to Ron Carucci, a l
(From EdSource) Pending legislation in California aims to reduce pockets of low vaccination rates by cracking down on medical exemptions in cases where the issue exemptions are not medically justified. The proposed bill
(From Philanthropy Daily) As organizations continue to become more complex and interconnected in today’s world, nonprofits may benefit most from leaders who start broad and embrace diverse experiences and perspectives, r
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(From Chalkbeat) More schools are turning to faculty housing development as an approach to teacher retention and recruitment, particularly in urban areas where many teachers would be otherwise unable to afford housing. B
(From Inside Higher Ed) The number of independent schools offering the College Board’s Advanced Placement curriculum has increased by 33% in a data set from 2013-18, according to a new book by Chester Finn Jr. and Andrew
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(from Lexology) Earlier this year, the IRS released guidance regarding when employers should include the value of employer-provided meals and snacks in employee income, making the meals subject to employment tax. Employe
(From The 74) As tuition costs continue to increase, many independent schools are finding novel ways to welcome low- and middle-income families and reduce the tuition burden parents face, according to a recent report fro
(From SmartBrief) A growing body of research has now established the link between high-performing companies and leadership skills that emphasize positive practices, suggesting that positivity can be a powerful tool for d
(From SHRM) A class-action lawsuit recently filed on behalf of Yale University’s workers reveals the risks of offering wellness programs that include financial incentives as well as growing fears around employees’ protec
(From Triscend) Because the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 requires nonprofit employers to pay a tax on certain highly paid employees, it limits their ability to recruit, compensate and retain senior leadership talent, ac
(From ICEF Monitor) It is now increasingly common for American colleges to partner with agents as part of a multifaceted recruitment strategy, reflecting a similar rise in student-agent working relationships among intern
(From T74) Teacher pay is the top education issue people hope to see addressed in the Democratic presidential debate July 30 and 31 in Detroit, according to a recent online survey published by The 74. Of the poll’s 12 po
(From Inside Higher Ed) Under pressures of budget stress, leadership transition and demographic shifts, Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts, is making major changes to create a sustainable business model. The col
(From ASAE) With the #MeToo movement bringing increased reporting of sexual harassment in the workplace and decreased tolerance for wrongful conduct, it is increasingly important for employers to ensure their organizatio
(From American School & University) Expected to reduce potable water use on campus by as much as 90%, the “One Water” campus in Wimberley, Texas has set a standard for managing limited water resources. One Water, acc
(From FEI) By preparing for the widespread adoption of cloud technology, leaders can potentially drive change not just across financial functions but the organization at large. As cited in Deloitte’s recent CFO guide to
(From The 74) Today, schools are increasingly concerned with the role of the transcript in communicating students' skills during the college application process. Scott Looney, head of school at The Hawken School, is lead
(From Liebert Cassidy Whitmore) The California legislature recently passed a bill that extends the state’s workplace and school discrimination protections to cover race-related traits. The change aims to prevent unequal
(From Schneider B) Schools are increasingly concerned about creating and maintaining beautiful websites. A well-thought-out website redesign plan ensures the school can focus on developing streamlined navigation structur
