R&R is a monthly digest curating a selection of the latest research findings, innovative practices, and valuable resources. Filtered through your unique mission and vision, explore and grow in navigating the ever-evolving educational landscape. Take some needed R&R. | | |
Building Leaders in the Age of AI
Leadership remains deeply human. AI cannot set aspirations, make tough calls, build trust, or generate breakthrough ideas. McKinsey research suggests that leaders shift from command-and-control to creating context, focusing on three irreplaceable areas: setting aspirations and engaging others, demonstrating judgment while aligning choices to values, and designing for better outcomes over incremental gains. To develop this leadership pipeline, organizations must identify high potential employees and cultivate core leadership qualities such as wisdom, empathy, and trust.
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Advisory That Matters: Why Relationships Are the Work
Advisory programs succeed when schools move past four myths: that advisory is merely check-ins, requires natural talent, focuses only on SEL, or stays static across ages. A strong advisory rests on four pillars: clear purpose, relationships first, consistent structure, and supported advisors. Bridget Johnson, founder of The Dean’s Roundtable, partners with Trey Education to show how schools that invest in clarity and adult support can strengthen belonging and engagement while fostering connections that students will remember.
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Skills Before Tools: A Path Forward for K-12 AI Implementation
Organized around five core skills that span disciplines and grade levels, Dr. Catlin Tucker has created a "Guide to AI Implementation," with a focus on developing and refining critical skills as students progress through school. Rather than treating AI literacy as a standalone outcome, this approach supports the gradual and intentional use of AI to think, learn, reflect, and improve.
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Athletic Events Offer Authentic Opportunities to Expand a School’s Admissions Pipeline
Jay Watts uncovers the intersection of athletics and admissions, encouraging schools to treat home athletic events as an admissions opportunity. From parking and facilities to fan behavior, every element can shape a prospective family’s perceptions and can generate inquiries or prevent applications. Athletic events provide a natural recruitment approach where an enjoyable experience does not guarantee an applicant, but a negative one certainly may prevent it.
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Small Schools Summit
June 24-26 | Charlotte, NC
Designed for leaders from small independent schools, where close-knit communities and personalized learning thrive, this event provides a tailored experience that addresses the unique challenges and opportunities of small school leadership.
Be empowered with three dynamic keynotes and learning pathways built around three key challenges: financial sustainability, strategy & systems, and people & team.
- Small by Design: Community & Building Your Unique Value Proposition
- Sustainable Funding Models for Small Schools
- Governance, Growth & Moving Forward
Plus, co-labor with and learn from your peers with cohorts specific to this event. You'll gain targeted resources for your specific challenges, network with peers facing similar priorities, and build expertise in your focus area. Join us to learn strategies that can move the needle and make a difference.
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