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Florida Law Eases Zoning Regulations for Private Schools

New regulations by Florida lawmakers will allow independent schools, including microschools, to occupy existing spaces from museums to movie theaters without seeking local government approval. 

Private Colleges Face DEI Legal Challenges

Scholarships and training programs for specific underrepresented groups are under scrutiny at both public and private institutions.

More School Districts Curb Phone Use

At least eight states this year have passed laws, issued orders or adapted rules to crack down on phone use in schools to limit distraction as well as cyber bullying.
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Episode 3: Beyond Statements: Leading with Authentic Dialogue, with Head of School Kalyan Balaven

By devoting resources proactively to community conversation following the events of October 7, the Dunn School avoided spending reactively on crisis and reputational management.

Tech Takes Priority for CFOs in 2024

Nearly half of CFOs say increasing the use of tech to reduce costs is very important to fund in the next 12 months.

Catholic Colleges Merge to Enhance Cost Savings

Plans include creating streamlined pathways for undergraduates into graduate programs and potentially expanding graduate programs to both campuses.

How New DOL Rules Apply to Independent Schools

In a 2024 Final Rule, the Department of Labor (DOL) announced that it would be increasing in two phases the salary threshold for employees to be exempt from overtime.

Impact of the Starbucks Ruling on HR

The U.S. Supreme Court’s recent ruling may give HR professionals more confidence in terminating employees for serious policy violations, even if they are union organizers.

Pay Transparency Law Passes in Massachusetts

Effective July 31, 2025, relevant employers must include pay ranges in job postings, notify employees of pay ranges for promotions or transfers, and provide pay ranges upon request.

NY Bans Realistic Active Shooter Drills

New York, home of the nation’s largest school district, is banning realistic active shooter drills, following years of activism by parents and lawmakers who say the drills traumatize children.

British Independent School Fees To Be Taxed

Federal government tax in the U.K. called the VAT will be charged on private school fees starting in January, the new Labour Government has confirmed. 20% VAT will apply.

Announcing the 2024 Will Hancock Unsung Heroes

It is with great pleasure that we announce the 2024 recipients of the Will Hancock Unsung Hero Award, given to chief business officers who have made extraordinary contributions to their schools.

NBOA Receives National Awards

NBOA recently received a 2024 Silver Power of Associations Award for Mission-Anchored Compensation Strategies for PK-12 Independent Schools research and resources, which were released last October.

Universities Plan Major Budget Cuts in FY25

With the fall semester approaching, several colleges and universities face significant financial challenges, leading to potential faculty and staff layoffs.

Growing Challenges in Enrollment Forecasting

Enrollment forecasting has become more unpredictable than ever.

U.S. High Schooler Olympians

A number of U.S. Olympians are still in high school. The 74 interviewed six about their school experiences.

Independent School Enrollment on the Rise

EdWeek analyzed U.S. Census Bureau survey data, breaking down K-12 enrollment by type of school. Public schools lost a bit of ground, while private schools gained some.

Risk Management at the Board Level

Board members play a crucial role in overseeing and guiding the risk management efforts of an organization. Their role involves setting the organization's risk appetite and tolerance levels and more.

2024 Survey of College Business Officers

57% of business officers noted a positive operating margin for FY23, down from 76% in the previous year’s survey. For FY4, 62% expected a positive operating margin.

Fed Indicates Rate Cuts May Come Soon

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the central bank will not wait until inflation hits 2% to cut interest rates. Rate cuts may come in September or later this year.