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What Small College Closures Can Teach Independent Schools
by: Peter BaronPublished on: 16/05/2026The financial pressures hitting small private colleges offer a preview of what independent schools could face if they wait too long to examine their business models. Here are three places to start.
When a Six Is the Hardest Number to Deal With
by: Peter BaronPublished on: 06/05/2026Not every program that hurts your school looks like a failure. Learn why independent school leaders need the discipline to sunset programs that score a "six."
Why Independent School Strategic Planning Has to Start with the Business Model
by: Peter BaronPublished on: 14/04/2026Independent school strategic planning that ignores the business model sets schools up to fail. Learn the framework that changes where planning starts.
The Best Time to Think About a Merger Is Three Years Before You Need One
by: Peter BaronPublished on: 26/03/2026The best time to think about a school merger is three years before you need one. Here's what merger readiness actually means and why it's a strategic asset.
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