Alignment, Community, and Leadership in Independent School Transformation

Talking Technology with ATLIS

With guest, Susan Baldridge, executive director of The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)

This conversation revolved around the importance of alignment, community, and collaboration in successful change initiatives in independent schools. Also discussed was the transformation of boarding schools in North America, exploring diverse approaches, the significance of residential programs, and the challenges and opportunities facing these institutions. Finally, our hosts and guest shared their insights on effective leadership strategies in education, emphasizing the importance of building a strong base of knowledge and skills, avoiding mandates, and including marginalized voices in leadership positions.

Resources

• The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
• The College Stress Test: Tracking Institutional Futures across a Crowded Market, by Susan Baldridge et al.
• Middlebury College
• International Boys School Coalition
• Reach, student life management
• The Work of Leaders, by Julie Straw, et al.
• Flying Saucer Draught Emporium, Memphis, TN