So many factors play into parents’ decision about whether a day school is affordable. For some, the first step is committing to making their children’s Jewish education a top priority, while for others, it may be a matter of becoming aware of the school and opening their minds to learning about it. Some parents 

By Daniel Held

Jewish day schools are special, but they aren’t unicorns. Indeed, enrollment is driven by the same market forces that impact all consumer decisions. Perceived value is weighted against price. In short, affordability and enrollment are intrinsically linked. Read more.

By Orna Siegel

Affordability is less about policy and more about building a positive Jewish future that acknowledges the psychological and emotional impact of the deep financial sacrifices that families make to educate their children. Both schools and families succeed when those within your range of affordability feel positively about paying tuition. By engaging regularly with

By Aviva Lauer

There has never been a more glaring scarcity of Jewish studies teachers in day schools. Last March, an esteemed group of Jewish educational leaders, members of the Association of Directors of Communal Agencies for Jewish Education, published a piece in eJewish Philanthropy entitled, “Who Will Teach Our Children and Grandchildren?” They

Data and Analysis for School Leadership (DASL) is a data collection and reporting tool designed to give school leaders access to crucial comparative data on school enrollment, admission, attrition and more. This session focuses enrollment trends, using the DASL enrollment reports in your school’s enrollment strategy and reporting to your school’s leadership team and the board. DASL provides real time information on enrollment in the current landscape of North American Jewish day schools. Learn more and register here.

Creating a Simple and Sustainable Social Media Strategy

Not having a social media strategy is like preparing for a marathon without a training plan. With a few simple steps, we will learn how to push our social media to stamina and success! Learn more and register here.

How can Jewish schools ensure that their graduates go on to be stewards of democracy? And how can Jewish educators teach students to connect Jewish ethics to the practices of citizenship? The Brandeis School of San Francisco has been wrestling with these questions since the 2016 election cycle. Hear from head of school Dr. Dan Glass about how Brandeis has worked to connect Jewish ethics and democratic habits of mind, from daily classroom rituals to annual celebrations. Learn more and register here.

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