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Teacher Pay Top Concern Ahead of Democratic Debates

(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

Small College Innovates to Stay Alive

(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

5 Practices to Strengthen Sexual Harassment Policies

(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

Campus Design Aims to Reduce Wastewater

(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

Key Factors for Implementing the Cloud

(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

More Schools Adopt Gradeless Transcripts

(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

New Law Protects African American Hairstyles in Schools

(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

6 Tips for Redesigning Your School’s Website

(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

Schools Contend with New Vaccine Mandates

(from Times Union) Independent schools in New York are considering how to implement new vaccine rules, which no longer allow religious exemptions for measles, mumps and rubella vaccines that are required for enrollment.

Corporate Culture Employees’ Top Concern

(from Fortune) A majority of adults value a company’s culture above salary in regard to job satisfaction, according to a recent survey from Glassdoor. The survey indicated that 70% of job seekers would not apply to a com

Early Actions for Equal Pay Compliance

(From Fisher Phillips) The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) is paying additional attention to equal pay issue as reflected in its recent actions to sue employers in cases where businesses may have failed to

Driving Your Organization's Digital Transformation

(From FEI) For companies born in the digital era, technological innovation is vital to informing organizations’ strategic visions and providing world-class services. The role of financial executives is becoming increasin

College Curriculum Shake Ups

(From Inside Higher Ed) Guilford College in North Carolina is launching major changes to its academic calendar and curriculum in an effort to forestall its enrollment decline. Guilford’s new calendar creates an interdisc

Spam Costing Your Organization?

(From The NonProfit Times) The nonprofit sector could be losing almost $100 million in donations through email appeals because of spam, according to a recent study by Every Action. Although the estimated average spam rat

Benefits of Preparing for an External Audit

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Shift in School Decisions for Wealthy Parents?

(From Forbes) For many families, the question of which school their child should attend continues to be a difficult one, but a growing trend among wealthy parents indicates public schools may have the competitive advanta

College Counseling Crisis?

(from Inside Higher Ed) Recent college admissions scandals have revealed the extremities to which some parents of independent school students will go to secure college placement for their children. The long-term effects

Employees Overlook Retirement Investment Options

(From SHRM) Employees may not realize they can save their HSA balances for expenses in retirement, according to a study by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. The findings show that only 7% of HSA-holders report tha

Research Links Tablets and Lower Reading Scores

(From Hechinger Report) Recent evidence indicates that technology in schools isn’t boosting student achievement. The Reboot Foundation has shown a negative tie between the use of tablets in schools and fourth- and eighth

Cyberattacks Target U.K. Independent Schools

(From Education Technology) A new study found that 61% of U.K. independent schools have been targeted for cyberattacks in the last five years. Despite the frequency, only 38% of independent schools monitor their cybersec