This issue explores the elusive notion of a school’s “value proposition," the elixir of elements–mission, leadership, faculty, culture, curriculum, physical plant, reputation, affordability, messaging, word of mouth, vibe– that draws people to a school. Authors portray what value proposition looks like for various stakeholders—parents, students, donors, teachers, administrators and others. They express its embodiment in schools of different kinds, in different places, embedded in different communities. Read more.

by Ezra Kopelowitz

It should come as no surprise that today’s Jewish communal leaders, both lay and professional, have far higher levels of Jewish education of all sorts, including day schools, than the Jewish public at large. Perhaps more surprising, if not more encouraging to advocates of day

by Jennifer Weinstock

I went to public school. My parents went to public school. My grandparents went to public school. I never considered that my own kids wouldn’t go to public school. And then I married into a Jewish day school family. My husband went to Jewish day school, his parents

by Gavriel Brown

For teachers, a successful value proposition reflects the complete compensation package, values and experiences that they can expect from their schools. As we think about the shifting sands in the labor force at large, it’s worth articulating the most salient value proposition for Jewish teachers. Read more.

LAST CHANCE! Mental Health Summit

Engage in high level learning, collaboration and growth in the area of mental health in Jewish day schools. With teammates from your school and colleagues from across North America, explore best practices in mental health, practice what these theories look like when applied in schools, and develop methods and approaches for bringing these systems and supports back to your school. Learn more.

Watch this promo video from our keynote speaker, Ron Clark, Founder of the Ron Clark Academy.

The Mental Health Summit is sponsored by the Ruderman Family Foundation.

Prizmah Podcast Live: Making Diversity a Strength in a Polarized Age 

Learn about Luria Academy’s journey of diversity from conception to reality. Head of School Amanda Pogany presents the success and challenges of leading a diverse community. Gain strategies for this work with students, faculty, and parents. Register here.

Tuesday May 24, 2022
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM ET // 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM PT

Summer Sandbox
A partnership of The Idea School and Institute, Jewish Education Project, and Prizmah

Join heads of school, principals, directors of curriculum and teaching and learning, department heads and teacher leaders to explore how to build, foster, and grow school communities where each member, administrator, teacher, student, and parent is a learner.
We’ll rethink school culture, reimagine faculty meetings, curriculum, communication and more, and explore how to implement and communicate our change strategies. Join us for an evening and two days of growth, innovation, and creativity. Learn more and register here.

Senior Development Professionals Retreat 2022

Join the 6th annual Senior Development Professionals Retreat hosted at Gann Academy in Waltham, Massachusetts. This intentionally-designed experience will provide you with opportunities to network, collaborate and learn from one another in meaningful, thought-provoking ways. Deepen your connections to your community of colleagues with powerful learning and practical conversations. Together with your peers, explore ideas that work and innovative approaches that you can apply in your own school and community. Register here.