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Is the Independent School Value Proposition Holding?

Is the Independent School Value Proposition Holding?by: Peter BaronPublished on: 06/03/2026

As families build around schools rather than through them, the independent school value proposition is under pressure. Here's what heads of school should be asking right now.

Is the Independent School Value Proposition Holding?

The Question That Changes How Independent Schools Think About Strategy

The Question That Changes How Independent Schools Think About Strategyby: Peter BaronPublished on: 05/19/2026

Most school leaders describe their school when asked what winning looks like. The better question is about the family. Here's how that shift unlocks real competitive strategy.

The Question That Changes How Independent Schools Think About Strategy

The CEO Reality of the Head of School Role

The CEO Reality of the Head of School Roleby: Peter BaronPublished on: 01/29/2026

Most aspiring school leaders ask how to get the job. The better question is whether you have the skills it actually requires. Here's what the head role demands and why preparation starts earlier than you think.

The CEO Reality of the Head of School Role

Independent School Predictions for 2026

Independent School Predictions for 2026by: Peter BaronPublished on: 01/14/2026

Five trends shaping independent schools in 2026, from the head-as-CEO shift to execution gaps and AI adoption, grounded in real conversations with school leaders.

Independent School Predictions for 2026