Can NAIS evolve to be a force for good?
The National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) was founded in 1962, long after elite prep schools were established in the 18th...
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Newsletters
Nov 73 min read
A teachable moment for all
In K-12 schools, the common refrain to justify DEI is, “We are just preparing students for a world that doesn't look like our school.” ...
Oct 283 min read
Zoom Depolarization
No sooner had we sent out our “ DEI faces continued scrutiny ” email than the following headline appeared in the Boston Globe: Our...
Oct 242 min read
DEI Faces Continued Scrutiny
DEI faces continued scrutiny for, among other things, silencing diverse viewpoints. According to a recent survey, “ College Students Are...
Oct 92 min read
In honor of XX Day
The New York Times recently reported that “About 3.3 percent of high school students identify as transgender and another 2.2 percent are...
Aug 282 min read
Welcome back to school!
After a tumultuous year that did not end well for many students, schools, and their leadership, steps are being taken to prepare for what...
Aug 133 min read
The Queering of an Elite "School for Girls"
What is the “purpose” of an all-girls school? For years, The Winsor School , an all-girls school in Boston, has had a strong...
May 274 min read
Happy Summer!
Congratulations on making it through the school year. Wishing everyone some downtime to recharge so you are ready to go in the fall. We...
May 52 min read
Looking Back Three Years To Our Founding
Consider these “controversial” statements: “…students are being taught what to think, rather than how….” “..we don’t want people to feel...
Apr 83 min read
Teaching Students How To Think
Independent schools are college preparatory schools designed to prepare and get students into college. However, when those students show...
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