NAIS President Donna Orem spoke with Ronnie Codrington-Cazeau, head of school at Evergreen School (WA), Crissy Cáceres head at Brooklyn Friends School (NY), and Brent Bell, head of school at Darlington School (GA). In this edited conversation, they share their experiences and insights to help other school leaders through their decision-making process, as many schools are contemplating closures, travel, and the safety and well-being of their communities.
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