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In our last Small School Leaders meetup, we talked about open houses and our small school professionals shared a ton of great ideas on how they're planning open houses and strategizing for admissions this year.
Some schools are keeping their open houses virtual, as they saw...
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It's summer! It's also your golden opportunity to work on your admissions, specifically—FAQs.
Frequently asked questions are so important! By having them laid on your website, in videos, or even on social media, you're prepared to overcome any objections parents...
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Did you have an influx in enrollment last year? Are you wondering how you are going to keep all these new families?
If so, this is the video for you! Even if you didn't see an increase in enrollment, these strategies will still help with your retention efforts.
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Don't let your communications fall short as you head into the new school year, because this is the ideal time to be communicating with new & returning families.
Right now this is especially important because families are looking for those beloved traditions, community,...
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Today we're talking about the importance of summer camp and why it needs to be a part of your enrollment funnel if it's not already. Here are two major reasons to be including those families in your that long-term funnel:
1. Your summer camp program...
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Today I'm sharing some admissions & retention strategies to keep families at your school! These came from our most recent Small School Leaders meetup, where we heard some inspiring tips that you can use at your school.
1. Shift the mindset. This means showcasing from the...
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Today, I have some great retention tips for you to start on NOW and into the summer. By implementing these now, you will set your school up for success in the fall. This is especially important for all of the new families who haven't yet seen what a "normal" school year looks...
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Today I'm joined by two of my favorite small school leaders, Kira Dickson & Christine Hickey from St.Martin's-in-the-Field Episcopal School. Kira is the Director of Admissions & Athletics and Christine is the Director of Development & Marketing.
They were...
Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Joe Monzo, founder of Monzo Media Productions. As a product of independent schools himself, Joe is passionate about working with independent schools and showcasing schools' stories through video.
Joe answers all your video-related questions, including how...
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Today I'm thrilled to be joined by Jamie Giblett of Digistorm, a software company that specializes in the K-12 education industry, to chat about current trends in technology and how school apps & platforms can build stronger school communities.
As we transition...
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As you prepare for the new school year, I'm going to challenge you to take a look at every single item on your marketing, admissions, and development calendars and ask yourself:
Are we seeing a return on investment?
This means not just calculating the hard...
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I know I've been talking a lot about systematizing and workflow lately. That's because I can't stress enough how crucial they are to the acceleration of your schools' teams!
Today I want to address an issue I'm seeing in independent schools, large or small, that...
