There is no shortage of questions about how to proceed with fundraising in a climate that is unlike anything we have previously experienced, given the simultaneous public health, economic, political, racial inequality and civil unrest crises.  In numerous webinars and …

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Cutting through the glut of COVID-19 advice to the essentials of good leadership. In a crisis, especially one so unprecedented as COVID-19, many people, particularly those of us in the helping professions, want to help. Since 9/11, nearly 200 mass …

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Well, here we are in the midst of COVID-19 chaos, catapulted into what seems like a digital-only world. You might be reminded of Harry Potter, The Jetsons, or The Twilight Zone… as you repeatedly broadcast a video image of yourself …

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Lead Search Consultant for CS&A’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practice Tell us about your new role at Carney, Sandoe & Associates. I am the full time and Founding Director of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Practice. The firm was committed …

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Five Elements of a Success Mindset As psychologists who provide therapy at boarding school, we have learned a lot from our students, especially about the ingredients of a successful mindset. As two people who have spent lots of time away …

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Why Mindset Matters From the moment we are born, life is a series of adjustments. Infants first adjust to light, louder sounds, and direct touch. Toddlers and preschoolers adjust to spoken language and changing social contexts. School-age children adjust to …

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“The Council on Standards for International Educational Travel Advisory board has announced the launch of a set of model standards to guide F-1 secondary student recruitment efforts, which centre on the areas of stewardship, transparency, engagement and partnership…” See the full article in The PIE …

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News reports about sexual misconduct in schools are no longer uncommon. Whether the allegations are about current student – student sexual assault or past teacher – student sexual abuse, no type of school is immune, including independent schools. A claim …

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