Professional Leadership
A Reflection on Prizmah’s Head of School Retreat
Professional Leadership
At Prizmah’s recent Head of School Retreat, Lisa Coll, chair of Prizmah’s Board of Trustees shared with us, “It’s the hardest job
Nurturing Resiliency, Leadership, and Self-Care in an Educator’s World Clouded by the Rise of Antisemitism
Mental Health, Professional Leadership
In the aftermath of Covid and with the rise in antisemitism, violence and polarization, educators are at the forefront, juggling social, emotional
Yield vs. Effort: Improving Data Collection
Professional Leadership, Research
Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Greater Boston’s Federation, has long played the part of a central convener, grant maker, and thought leader for
Leading a Diverse Community During the War in Israel
Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
Like many community Jewish day schools around the country, at Portland Jewish Academy (PJA) we don’t always have uniformity of opinion about
Models of Support for Israeli Families Transferring to Our Schools
Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
With so many Jewish day schools and yeshivas welcoming temporary Israeli transfer students into their doors, we invited four schools to describe
Upping Our Security
Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
In the aftermath of the unprecedented events that transpired in Israel last October, our school community faced the harsh reality that the
United Against Fear: Galvanizing Support in Jewish Day Schools
Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
In the face of a chilling declaration by Hamas, designating Friday, October 13, as a “Global Day of Jihad” and a “Day
Leaders Must Ask: What Do Our Kids Need to Know Right Now?
Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
These are dark times. But in the midst of these difficulties, our children are experiencing a revitalized sense of Jewish pride. Asking
Head of School as Mourner-in-Chief
Mental Health, Professional Leadership, School Policies and Procedures
Tragic events, whether personal, national, or global, evoke responses which psychologists refer to as stages of grief (after Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s book On
The Jewish Youth Pledge: A Lasting Legacy of Jewish Identity, Heritage, and Connection
Professional Leadership, Teaching and Learning
Imagine receiving a letter from your younger self, reminding you of your day school experiences, your dreams and aspirations for the future
Together, Let’s Shape a Brighter Future, One Survey at a Time
Professional Leadership, Research
In this age of information, we hold the power to create positive change. Data, although raw and unassuming, possesses the potential to
Net Promoter Score: An Important Tool for Measuring School Impact
Affordability, Professional Leadership, Enrollment
Research has shown that referrals are the best source of new students for Jewish day schools. But how do schools know if