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Post COVID Enrollment Boom Slowing

Private school enrollment is continuing to grow since the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a survey released last month by the Cato Institute’s Center for Educational Freedom.

How Medicaid Cuts Could Impact Schools

Special-education advocates and some public school districts are bracing for potential budget constraints as they prepare for the $1 trillion in Medicaid cuts the president signed into law last month.

Students Reveal Biggest Stressors to AI Chatbots

Schools are increasingly employing to AI chat for students to better support youth. Experts say the chatbots should be used to supplement human care, not replace it, to be effective.

AI-centered School Chain To Expand

A pricey private A.I. school in Austin, called Alpha School, will be replicating itself across the country this fall. The academic model includes two hours of AI-assisted learning and then workshops.

Six Key Factors in Spend Rate Decisions

Higher spending boosts short-term funding but reduces future compounding, potentially lowering long-term support.

Shorter School Weeks Show Mixed Results

Four-day school weeks offer potential benefits like improved teacher retention and work-life balance, but their impact depends on local context, new research suggests.

Incentive Program Boosts Teacher Retention in Texas

A Texas initiative that offers higher pay to top-performing teachers is significantly improving teacher retention.

Three Tips for Hurricane-Ready Facilities

Businesses in storm-prone areas should take this time to assess their facilities, especially roofs, for storm readiness.

College Business Officers Concerned About Financial Viability

Inside Higher Ed's annual Survey of College and University Chief Business Officers revealed several top concerns, including increases to operating and labor costs as well as changes in federal funding.

Rising Health Costs Spur Plan Redesigns

With rising health care inflation, employers are rethinking benefits strategies.

Cyberattacks on Education Up 23% in 2025

Ransomware attacks on educational institutions rose 23% in early 2025, with 130 incidents and average ransom demands of $556,000.

Handling Executive Transitions

New CEOs have a failure rate as high as 50%, according to McKinsey, and 90% of them wish they had handled their transition differently.

Drop in International Student Visas

Recently published data from the U.S. State Department shows a 22% drop in F-1 visas issued across the world and a 13% decline in J-1 visas in May.

Federal Tax Bill and School Choice Tax Credit

President Trump's policy and tax bill passed on July 4 will allow states will to opt into generous federal tax incentives that support school choice.

Where To Start When Correcting Pay Gaps

When resources are limited, how can leaders identify pay gaps and then take action to correct them? 
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Episode 12: Board Tables Turned, with past and present NBOA Board Chairs Duncan Booth and Beth Pollard

In this episode, Beth Pollard and Duncan Booth discuss what they've learned serving the NBOA Board of Directors and particularly as chair, including building trust and moderating honest conversations.

As Careers Advance, Pay Takes a Back Seat, Study Finds

As employees advance in their careers, priorities shift from salary to work-life balance and professional growth, according to a SHRM survey.

Charter School Growth Sparks Oversight Push in California

Charter school enrollment in California has surged to 12.5% of public school students, even as traditional public school numbers decline.

How Tax Bill May Impact Independent Schools

NAIS has put out a legal advisory on how the recently passed federal tax legislation will impact independent schools.

Surge in School Choice Legislation and What Schools Should Know

While these initiatives may present enrollment opportunities for independent schools, it’s important to carefully consider the potential implications of accepting public funds.