(from McKinsey & Company) Whether they serve nonprofit independent schools or multinational corporations, governing boards face increasing competitive pressure and regulatory scrutiny. By engaging their boards more e
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(from Insurance Journal) In response to the rise in violent attacks at schools and other public places, a growing number of insurers have launched "active shooter" and "active assailant" policies — and more schools and s
(from the Christensen Institute) Increasingly schools are experimenting with classroom staffing arrangements to further magnify personalized learning. Four ideas:
(from Inside Higher Ed) Independent schools and higher-education institutions will be paying for winter long into spring. From fires and floods to recent snowstorms, extreme weather has eaten into many schools' campus ma
(from ICEF Monitor) The number of international students enrolled in Canadian secondary schools and higher-education institutions climbed nearly 120 percent between 2010 and 2017, with pronounced recent growth attributed
(from EDspaces Insights) New perspectives could be reshaping the aesthetic of early-childhood classrooms beyond the bright colors, area rugs, and shelves stacked high with learning materials that have dominated for decad
(from SHRM) If the Department of Labor fails to issue a new final rule before the 2020 elections, and if the Democrats retake the presidency, the rule that was struck down in 2016 could come back to life. That means the
(from Associations NOW) No matter the components of a wellness program or the goals associated with it, these ingredients are essential to its success, according to a recent survey of more than 400 organizations:
(from Chronicle of Higher Education) How did American University of Puerto Rico, the oldest university on the island, return to operation 17 days after Hurricane Maria? "We had power and water but most students had neith
(from Gallup.com) Nearly three-quarters (73 percent) of U.S. teachers surveyed oppose the idea of training certain teachers and staff to carry guns in school buildings, according to a new Gallup survey. Teachers were sur
(from Palm Beach Post) Florida lawmakers, galvanized by last month’s deadly high school shooting in Parkland, want to arm school employees to better protect students. American Heritage School in Delray Beach is way ahead
(from ICEF Monitor) New data from the U.S. State Department points to a marked decrease in the number of F-1 visas issued to international students in 2017. The F-1 visa class applies for students engaged in long-term st
(from the Chronicle of Higher Education — subscriber-only content) At Agnes Scott College, it's called "Summit." Dominican University of California has the "Dominican Experience." Marymount Manhattan College chose "City
(from Vox.com) Maybe teachers in public schools aren't paid so well relative to independent schools after all. An analysis of teacher pay nationwide shows that teachers in many states have actually experienced pay cuts o
(from the Journal of Accountancy) Financial decision-makers at large U.S. businesses are showing unprecedented optimism in response to changes in domestic tax law, according to a survey from the Association of Internatio
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(from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution) Leaders of 47 Georgia independent schools published a public letter Friday calling upon elected representatives to enact "common-sense gun laws" to prevent future school shootings
(from K-12 Daily) Pending legislation in California would allow parents and guardians of students authorized to receive medical marijuana to provide non-smoking forms of the drug on school grounds and facilities. School
(from ISM) Women comprise 30 percent nationally of leadership roles in schools, including school board members, principals, superintendents and chief state education officers, according to research reported by ISM. Yet f
(from Schneider B) Taking the time to conduct a social media audience analysis before you launch or ramp up your marketing efforts can improve its performance and get the best ROI for your budget. A social media audience
(from SHRM) A survey of 350 HR leaders in the U.S. found that organizations are not effectively onboarding their new hires at 76 percent of respondents' workplaces. Slightly less than half (47 percent) said their onboard
