AI Academic Integrity Policies: Expert Insights for Schools
Independent schools face unique challenges with AI academic integrity policies. This conversation with Derek Newton explores departmental approaches, clear guidelines for students, and the critical balance between flexibility and consistency in enforcement.
Deans’ Digest: End-of-Year Wins for Students and Educators | April Edition
Deans’ Digest | End-of-year Wins for Students – and you | April Edition Mayhem, Magic, and Finishing Strong(ish) Look, let’s be honest: May is chaos. It’s sweaty, snack-filled, semi-organized chaos. But here’s the deal: you still have the power to finish strong(ish). Not perfect — strong. This month is about helping students land the plane […]
Celebrating Student Achievement: Beyond Grades & Traditions
Student recognition extends beyond traditional academic awards. Learn how innovative celebration programs that honor diverse achievements build stronger school communities and create meaningful traditions that students remember long after graduation.
Psychological Safety in School Communities: The CARE Model
Discover how the CARE Model framework helps schools build psychological safety through consistency, awareness, responsiveness, and empathy. Learn practical strategies for creating supportive environments where all students feel seen, heard, and valued.
College Preparation Beyond Academics: Essential Life Skills
College preparation beyond academics equips students with essential life skills for success. This comprehensive guide explores five key competency areas—financial literacy, emotional well-being, practical independence, social navigation, and academic self-management—and offers multiple approaches to help students develop these critical skills before leaving home.
Spring Fever & Restorative Practices: Keeping Students Engaged and Accountable
Spring brings energy—and disruptions. Discover how restorative practices for student engagement can help maintain calm, foster accountability, and support students through seasonal shifts. From proactive check-ins to restorative circles, we share strategies that keep classrooms connected, consistent, and focused during one of the most challenging times of the year.
Mentorship in Educational Leadership: Building Great Deans
Explore how mentorship transforms educational leadership through my conversation with veteran dean David Torcoletti. Learn what makes effective deans, how to balance support with accountability, and why mentorship matters at every career stage. Discover the importance of living a balanced life while leading others.
Spring Student Leadership Programs: 8 Innovative Approaches for K-12 Students
Spring leadership programs provide K-12 schools with an effective framework for developing student leaders. Through structured peer mentoring, these programs build essential skills while addressing academic and social-emotional needs.
Effective Listening Skills for Leaders: Andrew McMasters on Communication
In my recent Dean’s Roundtable conversation, Andrew McMasters shares transformative communication techniques from his book “Listening Without Agenda.” Learn practical exercises for becoming a more present listener and building stronger connections as a leader.
Spring Cleaning Your Sanity: Prepping for the End-of-Year Marathon
Deans’ Digest – March Edition Spring Cleaning Your Sanity: Prepping for the End-of-Year Marathon March is here, and that means two things: the school year is in its final stretch, and student life professionals everywhere are hanging on for dear life. Between prom, senior pranks, and graduation, the next few months are a marathon. But […]