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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Empty classroom with chairs on the table during COVID-19 pandemic

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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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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Recently, the responses of independent schools to reports of past abuse of students by faculty have received intense scrutiny by the news media, social media, survivors, victim’s lawyers and alumni. Why is this happening now? I believe we are in …

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The following is published with permission to authors David Wolowitz, J.D., McLane Middleton, P.A. and Claude Marchessault, Strategic Leadership Group, Inc. ——— Educators understand that nothing is more important than promoting the health, safety and welfare of students in a …

Avoiding Crises Through Values–Driven Leadership: Are You Leading Your School’s Culture Or Is It Leading You? Read more »