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Bylaws: The Foundation of Effective Governance

Whether a parish, cathedral, diocesan, or independent school, every Episcopal school should have a set of up-to-date bylaws that outline the structure, responsibilities, and authority of the school’s board which, in a parish or cathedral school, includes its relationship to a vestry or similar governing body. Here are three important questions to ask about your school’s bylaws.

Understanding the “Independence” of Episcopal Schools

When it comes to Episcopal schools, it is easy for language to become muddied and misunderstood. Because of the variety of governance structures within Episcopal schools, the word “independent” can mean different things to different people.

Transgender People in Episcopal Schools: An Invitation to Discernment

NAES’ initial effort to assist our schools in undertaking careful and compassionate responses to both the challenge and the opportunity of welcoming transgender people in Episcopal schools. Offers a short list of steps schools should consider as they thoughtfully respond to transgender people in a manner that reflects the best of what it means to be an Episcopal school.

Episcopal Schools and Accreditation

This article offers a basic overview of accreditation along with six simple ways to strengthen the accreditation process in an Episcopal school.

Welcoming a New Head of School

Completing the search for a new head of school is only the beginning of a successful leadership transition. Once the appointment is announced an equally important phase begins: welcoming and supporting the school’s new leader. The head of school is the school board’s sole employee and, as such, it is the board’s responsibility to integrate the new head into the community. Here are some key considerations for a smooth and graceful transition.

So What Does a Chaplain Do, Anyway?

The Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, D.D., sets out three crucial roles of the Episcopal school chaplain: teaching, counseling/conversation, and pastoral care in times of crisis.