NAIS -- National Association of Independent Schools

NAIS -- National Association of Independent Schools As the largest association of independent schools, NAIS co-creates the future of education by empowe

What's the best way to evaluate a prospective student for admission to your independent school? Read how an on-site wri...
09/10/2026

What's the best way to evaluate a prospective student for admission to your independent school? Read how an on-site writing sample was added to the traditional interview at St Andrews School (MD), in Independent Ideas blog.

The Admissions Step That Revealed More https://bit.ly/4yrWOkj

09/09/2026

What does it take to build stronger cultures of belonging in schools?

Join fellow educators, administrators, and school leaders at Gather, December 2-4 in Boston, for three days of learning, connection, reflection, and renewal.

Register by September 18 for the lowest available rate. Learn more and sign up here. https://bit.ly/4ykN9fk

Does the head search process prepare a head of school for running a school?"The search process is remarkably good at cer...
09/04/2026

Does the head search process prepare a head of school for running a school?

"The search process is remarkably good at certain things. It tests your strategic thinking, your ability to articulate a vision, and your fluency in the language of institutional leadership. It asks you thoughtful questions about budget pressures and enrollment, board governance, and change management.

What it cannot prepare you for is this: the school that was here before you."

Tom Woelper, the head of Cheshire Academy, talks about how rebuilding is the real work of running a school, in Independent Ideas blog. https://bit.ly/4i703ZF

The 2026–2027 NAIS Trendbook is here! Explore timely analysis on school value, leadership, federal school choice, staffi...
09/02/2026

The 2026–2027 NAIS Trendbook is here!

Explore timely analysis on school value, leadership, federal school choice, staffing, economic belonging, AI, college costs, and philanthropy.

New This Year! A data dashboard to explore trends in greater depth and view more localized comparisons.

Use the Trendbook to support planning and spark discussion with your board or leadership team. Available in single copies here. https://bit.ly/4gxUW3y

You can also purchase discounted 10-packs, but order early! The ten-pack sold out last year. https://bit.ly/4zNUEgo

Can humor help educators reach students? Alli Frank and Asha Youmans first crossed paths 15 years ago at Bertschi School...
08/31/2026

Can humor help educators reach students?

Alli Frank and Asha Youmans first crossed paths 15 years ago at Bertschi School, and their true partnership took shape years later when they joined the admissions team, spending long Saturdays together welcoming family after family. They began sharing fun stories and eventually their humorous conversations evolved into writing careers for both, including the publication of these novels:

-Tiny Imperfections (2020)

- Never Meant to Meet You (2022)

- The Better Half (2023)

- Boss Lady (2024)

- Run for Your Life, Callie Kingman (2025)

In Independent School magazine, Ali and Asha talk about their friendship and discuss how humor helps to build connection with students. https://bit.ly/4wXAg9W

08/28/2026

Leaving a role you love is never easy. In this candid essay, Ann Klotz reflects on the emotional transition from headship, the relationships that shaped her journey, and the joy of now guiding and championing others. Her story is a powerful reminder that leadership's greatest legacy may be the leaders we help create.. https://bit.ly/4wVkJHR Laurel School

An independent school parent reflects on the many benefits of sending her children to a small independent school."Our ch...
08/28/2026

An independent school parent reflects on the many benefits of sending her children to a small independent school.

"Our children carried less stress because adults knew them well. Teachers could understand what was happening academically and personally and respond with flexibility and care. Leadership and participation felt accessible rather than intensely competitive... In a place where trying something new was encouraged and imperfection was allowed, they could stretch themselves without the pressure to be 'the best.'"

Read "Parent Reflection: Why We Chose a Small Independent School," in Independent Ideas blog. https://bit.ly/4goKgD6

We’re a community of readers, and we’d love to know which books captivated you this summer. Whether you're reflecting on...
08/28/2026

We’re a community of readers, and we’d love to know which books captivated you this summer.

Whether you're reflecting on an all-school read, a book from your summer book list, or a beach read, we want to hear about it. Share a short reflection: What drew you in? What stayed with you? What are you still thinking about after the final page? From fiction to nonfiction, work-related titles to beach reads, new releases to beloved classics, all recommendations are welcome.

Send us your 150-word review at [email protected].

"A school’s website is its front door—often the first and most frequent point of contact for students, families, alumni,...
08/27/2026

"A school’s website is its front door—often the first and most frequent point of contact for students, families, alumni, donors, employees, and prospective families."

Read why web accessibility matters and how to get it right, in Independent School magazine, https://bit.ly/4xiIOZY

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