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Covering the period from the start of the war in October, 2023 to December 8th, 2023, this Enrollment Trend Report presents a snapshot of the responses from enrollment professionals and heads of school from 110 schools in the United States and Canada. The report highlights a significant increase in inquiries and temporary enrollments from Israeli students and transfer students from

by Odelia Epstein, Prizmah

At Prizmah, we believe in the strength of data-informed decision making and have developed a robust framework of research and data collection to serve the field of Jewish day schools and yeshivas. Borrowing the Qualtrics model, Prizmah strategically focuses on Operational (O) and Experience (X) data. Examples of O data are school financial, operational, enrollment, and development metrics. These are usually derived from objective, measurable processes. X data, on the other hand, is how people think and feel. It’s about the human experience. The most effective leaders look to both O and X data to inform their strategic-decision making. At Prizmah, we can help you access and learn from both. Read more.

by Alex Pomson, Rosov Consulting

Over the last few years, our team at Rosov Consulting has helped day schools use survey data to benchmark themselves against other Jewish schools. I’m going to share a few examples. In each case, schools either joined a multischool study or adopted (or lightly adapted) a survey previously used in other schools. The data have served them as both a mirror and window. They see themselves more clearly, and they’re expectations are shifted by how they compare to others, even if those other schools are not exactly like theirs. Read more.

by Craig Carpentieri, Scheck Hillel Community School in North Miami Beach

In 2013, a group of like-minded administrators at Scheck Hillel dreamed of creating what we brainstormed would be called an ILP. What if each child in our school could have an Individualized Learning Plan or Profile? We know their test scores. What if we knew so much about our students that we could partner with parents to maximize their achievement, supporting them as they explored their passions and fostered their identity? Read more.

by Stacie Cherner, Jim Joseph Foundation

The Jim Joseph Foundation is committed to strategic learning and informed decision-making. We have a diverse array of research and evaluation studies that currently shape our approach to investments. This work transcends the conventional role of a mere accountability tool. Instead, we see our learning agenda as a dynamic process that contributes to the strategic growth and effectiveness of our grantmaking. With this perspective, we foster a culture of curiosity and continuous improvement and field-building. Read more.

by Arielle Levites, Collaborative for Applied Studies in Jewish Education (CASJE)

How do we know if our work is making the positive change we want to see? Research evidence can be a critical input for understanding who we work with, how our educational programs are functioning, and what outcomes they produce. Read more.

by Ari Sussman, Jewish Growth Partners

Combined Jewish Philanthropies (CJP), Greater Boston’s Federation, has long played the part of a central convener, grant maker, and thought leader for its 14 Jewish day schools. One of its thought leadership roles is the collection and analysis of school data. In the past two years, we have reevaluated the goals and process of CJP’s day school data collection efforts in order to increase their value and lessen their burden on the schools. Read more.

by Traci Reisberg, Prizmah

Fundraising plays a vital role in supporting the financial health, accessibility, and overall mission of Jewish day schools. It enables schools to provide high-quality education, maintain a sense of community, and fulfill their commitment to educating students in a values-based and culturally rich environment. Data-driven fundraising strategies propel schools toward financial stability and lay the foundation for mission success. Read more.