We usually think of leadership as a quality inherent in leaders. This issue starts from a different premise, that leadership is primarily relational. Authors explore issues that can complicate relationships between school leaders, especially the head and board chair, and suggest practices, ways of thinking and acting, that can engender success. Other articles look at relationships among board members, teamwork among administrators, and partnerships with outside consultants and other schools.

Leadership is a collaborative enterprise. It is not a quality that resides with the head of school or the board chair, but rather between them, in their capacity to work together amicably and productively. The chemistry between this critical leadership dyad sets the tone and empowers the magic for everything else that transpires in a school. More...

by Erica Brown

Most Jewish organizations focus attention on the lay-professional partnership by emphasizing clear communication, division of roles, a shared vision of the work, and respect. These are all critical aspects of high-functioning organizations, but they do not go deep enough. More...

by Deborah Shapira

When prompted to think of a successful, high-performing team, what comes to mind? Perhaps a professional sports team, one that has the best players in the league, an outstanding coach and a full trophy case. Excellent boards operate in much the same way. More...

by Jonah Halper

You probably can recall a development team meeting where the brainstorming was exhilarating. You readily saw the impact it would have on your bottom line, and you were more than ready to get to work and make it happen. Flash forward six weeks, and it dawned on you that those great ideas never really made it anywhere. More...

What a year it has been for the world, our Jewish community, and of course, our incredible Jewish day schools and yeshivas. So many have done so much to enable schools to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and to maintain their commitment to providing an exceptional educational experience.

This report contains data about all that Prizmah has helped schools achieve in the past year. Amidst the numbers, details, and charts, we hope you will also see blatant optimism.

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