National Association of Independent Schools

Jamil Zaki, researcher and author of Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness, explains how educational institutions are uniquely positioned to foster perceptions of human goodness by cultivating trust. Learn more when you listen to #NewVIewEDU podcast. https://bit.ly/3NZyvow

What makes your independent school thrive? As we get ready for Thrive 2025, we're asking schools to share their insights. Here what we heard from Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School. At Chapel Hill-Chauncy Hall School, we lead with empathy. Leading with empathy means more than just being kind. It means actively listening to one another, valuing diverse perspectives, and creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and respected. It is about creating a culture where we support each other in times of need, celebrate each other's successes, and grow stronger together. What makes your school thrive? Write to nicoll@nais.org to share your thoughts with photos or a short video for social media. #NAISThrive

Is your school considering running a summer camp? In this month's Member Voices podcast, the director of admission and summer programs at Stanley British Primary School, shares tips for starting and sustaining impactful summer programs. https://bit.ly/40yXmHs #SummerCamp #IndependentSchools

We can't wait to hear from Ruha Benjamin, the Alexander Stewart 1886 Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University. She is the founding director of the Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab and the author of Race After Technology: Abolitionist Tools for the New Jim Code, an acclaimed and award-winning book. Sponsored by Carney, Sandoe & Associates Register for the 2024 NAIS People of Color Conference today! https://bit.ly/4eZ0YXD #NAISPoCC #BIPOC #IndependentSchools

Find out what happened when Castilleja School middle-school students turned off their screens in the classroom for one full week. #TechnologyUse #Students

"With birthrates plummeting, more and more societies are heading into an era of pervasive and indefinite depopulation, one that will eventually encompass the whole planet."

Don’t miss the chance to learn from Karen Walrond at the 2024 NAIS People of Color Conference! Author, leadership consultant, speaker, and attorney, Karen is known for her bestselling book The Lightmaker’s Manifesto, inspiring readers to live with integrity, advocacy, conviction, and joy. Join us to experience her insights firsthand! Early bird savings ends October 31 for #NAISPoCC. Sign up here. https://bit.ly/4dXj7DV

An educator builds trust in the classroom by integrating AI through literature education. The Miami Valley School #AI #education #IndependentSchools #Literature

Schools have been racing to figure out how to understand and keep up with rapid developments in artificial intelligence. At Merion Mercy Academy, a school leader took it into his own hands to help faculty learn the tools.

Attention independent school educators! Early bird registration for the NAIS People of Color Conference ends Thursday, October 31. Secure your #NAISPoCC spot today. https://bit.ly/3BU7JeE