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Help Shape the Future of NBOA Resources

NBOA is conducting a comprehensive assessment of our resources, programs and website to ensure we meet the evolving needs of independent school business leaders.

When Facing Uncertainty, Ask These 5 Questions

In times of political uncertainty, a wait-and-see strategy can help organizations stay flexible and avoid risky commitments.

Employers Scale Back on Family Leave and FSAs

While employers continue to value family care and paid leave, fewer now offer paid leave for immediate (31%) and extended family (17%) compared to 2024.

New Study Links Team-Based Staffing to Lower Turnover

A new study from Arizona State and the University of Pennsylvania shows that team-based teaching models can boost teacher retention.

Tips for Responding to Misinformation

Act quickly when safety or legal issues arise; monitor smaller rumors.

Tax Opportunities and Compliance Risks When Employing Children

As summer approaches, many teens will take on seasonal jobs - and business owners who employ their children can benefit.

Gallup Finds Teacher Burnout Persists Despite Workplace Positivity

A new Gallup and Walton Family Foundation report reveals that while most teachers are satisfied with their workplace, over 90% report feeling burnout.
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Episode 11: Strategic Risk-Taking with CFO Olaf Weckesser

When leaders at The Pingry School had the opportunity to acquire property from a nearby closing independent school, they seized it, even though they hadn't mapped out all the details.

Graduations, Protests and Policies Aim to Protect Immigrant Families

As Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activities ramp up across the United States, schools are responding to make sure immigrant students have the information and support they need.

CDC Calls for Measles Immunity Checks at Summer Camps

The CDC is urging summer camps to check measles immunity documentation for children, staff and volunteers amid a near-record outbreak.

GLP-1 Drugs Now 10% of Health Insurance Claims

About 3 in 10 employers (29%) reported GLP-1 drug costs to be more than 15% of their annual claims.

Summer Reading for the Business Office

Fisher Phillips' 2025 Summer Reading List includes about 30 education-related articles on a wide range of topics, including Student Visas, DEI, Education-Related Workplace Law and Data Protection.

New Policy Will Revoke Visas for Some Chinese Students

The Trump administration will begin “aggressively revoking” visas for Chinese students, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced.

Florida Prohibits Donations from Certain Countries

Effective July 1, 2025, a new Florida law will broadly prohibit nonprofits from receiving or soliciting funds from individuals and entities associated with certain foreign countries.

Supreme Court Strikes Down First Religious Charter School

The Supreme Court effectively ended a publicly funded Catholic charter school in Oklahoma, dividing 4-4. The outcome keeps in place an Oklahoma court decision concerning the St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual School.

U.K. Private School Fees Up 22%

Private school fees in the UK rose 22.6% in January compared to a year earlier, driven by the new 20% VAT (Value Added Tax) introduced on tuition.

Hiring Slows as HR Budgets Tighten

HR leaders now face increased pressure to demonstrate ROI, with many organizations hesitant to hire amid demands for greater measurable outcomes.

How Tax Reform Could Impact Independent Schools

Congress's new tax bill, which is still going through the approval process and has not yet reached the Senate, has several components that could impact independent schools.
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Episode 10: Creative and Cost-Effective Benefits, with Head of School Josh Abrams

An intentionally small, financially accessible school, Meridian has launched creative and cost-effective faculty support programs to retain faculty, including a housing assistance grant.

4 Keys to Ethical Business Success

New research from Deloitte found that CEO’s are primarily responsible for driving ethical leadership, yet only about one-third of boards actively monitor ethical trends.