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Debt
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Facilities
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Financing
Despite high interest rates, independent schools are taking on debt to maintain campus and attract students.
10 min read
Strategies
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Change Management
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Crisis Management
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Risk Management
Strong communication networks, insurance policies and strategic planning have helped this school prepare for potential disruptions.
5 min read
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Cybersecurity
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Risk Management
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Technology
Domestic and international privacy laws may be complex, but independent schools can adopt a practical strategy for compliance.
14 min read
In the three years that NBOA and NAIS have jointly collected financial operations data, outcomes for schools have only improved.
6 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
This year’s keynote speakers delivered lessons we won’t soon forget.
5 min read
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Culture
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Leadership
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Membership
Energy was high and connections were strong, as evidenced in our photo essay of the event.
2 min read
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Budget
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Extended Day
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Summer Camp
For some schools, auxiliary programs can significantly help close the gap between tuition revenue and expenses.
13 min read
Day schools averaged a 9.5% return, schools with boarding averaged an 8.4% return.
4 min read
Projections
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Leadership
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Marketing
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Membership
NBOA’s rebranding positions our incredible community as one that is more accessible and approachable to a wider range of school roles and school types.
5 min read
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Legal
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Regulatory Updates
In January, independent school associations participated in an oral argument advocating on behalf of the independent school community to the district court and the 4th Circuit.
3 min read
CEO Notebook
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Change Management
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Leadership
Finding your go-to workplace partner(s) is key to bringing meaningful change to your school or organization.
4 min read
Two schools, one on the West Coast and the other on the East, have significantly increased their enrollment following sweeping changes.
13 min read
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Facilities
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Human Resources
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Membership
Congratulations to the 2023 recipients of the NBOA Professional Achievement Award.
4 min read
From revolutionizing financial oversight to driving operational excellence, these profiles showcase the dedication and expertise of individuals shaping the future of independent school administration.
5 min read
CEO Notebook
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Diversity and Inclusion
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Leadership
Regularly recognizing small wins can have a significant impact on staff wellbeing and retention.
5 min read
School leaders rooted in excellence and growing together will gather in Atlanta in late February.
2 min read
Other Duties As Assigned
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Food Service
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Leadership
This business officer dreamed up and developed a school-branded food truck.
4 min read
Projections
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Compensation Strategies
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Research
When changing the school's entire business model sounds like too much, consider tackling the school's biggest expense — compensation.
7 min read
Business Intelligence
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Budget
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Facilities
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Maintenance
Even before the pandemic and recent economic challenges, many schools were not meeting the capital spending ratio to maintain their campuses.
3 min read
This year’s recipients have demonstrated exceptional integrity, expertise and effective collaboration.
5 min read
