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How three school leaders handled the COVID-19 crisis in their community
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 […]
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Creating a distance learning community
Take a moment to recognize that although putting a system in place for distance learning may seem daunting, or less effective than what you are used to as a brick-and-mortar school, this is temporary. Distance learning is different and takes time to master well. Try to approach this with the spirit of a learner and […]
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Trustee Table podcast: Mastering crisis management – how to stay ahead of the curve
In this podcast, Jim Hulbert, a partner and lawyer at the Jane Group, shares his expertise on crisis management, including the major issues facing independent schools today and how heads and boards can approach crisis communication effectively.
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Going old school offline activities
When schools need to close, online learning is great, but what if your students don’t have technology? Their educational needs should be met, but we also need to remember their physical needs if they receive free/reduced lunch and their emotional needs with fears regarding the reason behind the school closure. Hopefully these slides will give […]
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10 Strategies for leading online when school is closed
These will support schools engaged in planning for the many possible ways in which their institutions and surrounding areas may be asked or required to operate. If you’re a senior leader charged with moving school online these suggestions are born of both practice and practical research. These steps do not represent a comprehensive crisis plan […]
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Memo 3: Tools, resources, and strategies for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on sustainability and longevity. Info on reducing screen time, reducing work and homework load, and sustaining student motivation.
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Memo 2: Tools and resources for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on flexibility and adaptability
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Memo 1: Tools and resources for remote learning
Guidelines to faculty for a remote learning plan focused on expectations, technology, homework and assessments, and student engagement. Includes templates for advisor communication to students.
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Ideas for a holistic approach to distance learning
When Mike Davis, head of school at Colorado Academy, addressed his community to announce plans for online learning, he made a commitment to be innovative in trying to support students in a holistic way. Understanding that learning, development, and social-emotional wellness are about more than classroom lectures, he promised parents he would consider creative ways […]
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15 Strategies for online learning when school is closed
For online learning opportunities to be successful, teachers and leaders of schools must be aware of the pedagogy and tools that necessitate great learning for students. What does great learning look like in online spaces? And, how can teachers and leaders harness the power of the internet to create great learning experiences when the school […]
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Tips for creating a nurturing online student community
As schools implement their remote learning plans, the question on many minds is “how do we care for the whole child … remotely?” Obviously, the importance of parental partnership is underscored now more than ever. However, schools are communicating their eagerness to do their part and, in their minds, that means more than rote, unengaging […]
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Communicating a remote learning plan and COVID-19
Some schools have shared their community communications with NAIS and with other schools while several have made them public on school websites or school coronavirus information pages. This link to “Community Letter Trends” focuses on letters/emails to families around two specific types of communications: A school’s remote learning plan and a COVID-19 case in the […]