RG175 Blog

As the culture wars have heated up, diversity, equity, and inclusion have been in the crosshairs at independent schools across the country. While many have embraced the idea that schools and students benefit from diverse perspectives and welcoming students of all races, ethnicities, socio-economic c... read more

With the increasing number of unplanned departures of heads of school, the value that an interim head can bring to the table is gaining attention. In our latest RG175 podcast Don North explains the purpose and role of an interim head. Don has been a successful head at two different schools, and has... read more

Without warning, the Head of School has died or become permanently incapacitated.The Head of School has done something egregious and is being fired for cause.The Head of School has unexpectedly announced acceptance of a position elsewhere.These situations are rare, but they do happen. When there is... read more

A few weeks ago, members of our search firm met in-person (finally!) and what a delight to re-engage our in-person discussions, work reflections, and reports once again on search trends, strategies, markets, and timelines. Camaraderie is alive and well at RG175, collaborative decisions were achieved... read more

Math Teacher to Students: “Hey, folks, it’s not me against you; it’s us against Algebra II.”A staple of board-head relationships is the establishment of the head’s annual goals. In the typical scenario, the head reflects on the past year, revisits the strategic plan, notes any specific problems from... read more

I’d like to strike a blow for straight-talk. Too many educators avoid saying what we mean, preferring to couch our thoughts in euphemisms and niceties that aren’t helpful to somebody who would benefit from hearing the straight scoop. From our early days as classroom teachers writing pleasant but unh... read more