At our Small School Leaders meet-up, two important topics came...we chatted about why families enroll (see below!) and print vs. digital. 

I'm going to ask you a question, and I want you to be honest. Do you know why families enroll at your school?

No, I'm not talking about a...

Hi friend! 

We're coming up on my favorite time of year: PLAN-uary!

Yes—you read that right. What better way is there to kick off the beginning of your year than to crack open a nice, fresh new planner?  

If you're looking to stay on top of your work, wellness, and fitness...

Hi there, 

Are you making any of these easily avoidable mistakes on your school's website? Let's find out.

Many of the key mistakes that I see are fairly basic, but can truly make or break a prospective parent's experience of your school. 

Remember, many times, your website is the first...

Hi there! 

Are you working on new family retention right now? Today I have a few tips that I urge you to implement now if you aren't already. 

1. Do a new parent survey. This gives parents an outlet to express their feedback, especially if it's anonymous. 

2. Parent/teacher...

Hey there, 

Surveys are a hot topic right now! Why? Through annual surveys, you can benchmark data, figure out what's working, and what needs to improve. Here are 7 key surveys you should be using at your school: 

1. New-family survey. This helps your school better understand the...

Hey there, 

Internal marketing = marketing gold. How does this apply to your school right now? 

If you have a middle or high school program (or whatever your next level is), you always want to be actively educating parents on that program AND overcoming their objections. 

This...

Hi friends, 

As Annual Giving season is right around the corner, today I'm here to tell you one of the major fundraising mistakes that I see in small and independent schools. 

In addition, making this key mistake can also negatively impact your retention efforts. So, let's dive in!

I'll...

Hey there, 

Today we're talking all about outsourcing. Why? If you're a part of a small school, I know you probably wear many hats and are limited on resources to hire others.

Despite that, there are certain aspects of your job that CAN be outsourced and can actually save you valuable...

Hey there, 

You're swamped with work, you're constantly putting out fires, and there's always something that slips off your plate each week. Does this sound like you?

If so, it's likely because some or all of these 4 things are happening to you. Understanding why this happens is the key to...

Hi there, 

A big question I've been hearing amongst small & independent schools lately is should we continue to use print advertising? 

There's no doubt of the power of digital advertising—it's relatively simple to create ads, publish, and track results. Does this mean print...

Hi there!

Let's talk about your not-so-new parents. You know what I'm talking about—those families who joined your school in 2020.

They're not necessarily new, but they have not yet gotten the true experience of your school. They might be familiar with some aspects of your school, but...

Hi friends, 

Are you getting ready to hire for a new marketing position at your school? If so, this is for you! 

I've seen a lot of small and independent schools posting their job descriptions and responsibilities for marketing positions. If you're currently in this process, I want to...