Independent School

The relationship dynamics between parents and school leaders, faculty, and staff have changed significantly in the past few years. It's more critical than ever for schools to build transparency and trust among parents—and truly partner with them while keeping mission and values front and center. In the Fall 2024 issue of Independent School magazine, we explore these dynamics and strategies for building better relationships.

College admission is more fraught than ever, schools and families are struggling to make sense of the changing landscape, the kids are not all right, and we’re all to some extent complicit. It’s time to change the narrative around college admission and prioritize student health and well-being. In the Summer 2024 issue of Independent School magazine, we explore the myths, what students are saying, how schools can help mitigate the stress and anxiety, and more.

Employees across all sectors—including in education—are frustrated, burned-out, and seeking higher pay and greater work-life balance. This, combined with a nationwide teacher shortage and cost-of-living increases, is making it challenging for many schools to recruit, hire, and retain qualified staff. So, how can independent schools address faculty and staff expectations and become a workplace of choice? What will it take to bolster our teaching and leadership pipelines? And how can schools support employees in ways that ultimately benefit students and independent school sustainability? We explore these questions and more in the Spring 2024 issue of Independent School magazine.