Knowledge Center
October 01, 2019
Hebrew, JDS Research
This first paper in Prizmah's Thought Leadership series explores Hebrew education. It looks at the reasons why Hebrew education...
July 24, 2019
User guide for the Knowledge Center that provides step by step instructions to use many of our exciting features.
June 13, 2019
Pedagogical Approaches, Professional Development, Inclusion & Special Needs
For several years, the Maimonides School, a Modern Orthodox PreK–12 school in Brookline, Massachusetts, struggled with a...
May 01, 2019
Other, Compliance with federal, state and local laws
In response to the recent measles outbreak, Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools hosted a webinar on independent school...
March 01, 2019
Community Building Inside & Out
As you prepare to speak with your faculty, students, and community about today’s reality, Prizmah: Center for Jewish Day Schools...
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April 11, 2019
Board Roles & Responsibilities, 2019 Prizmah Conference Other
Based on the knowledge that people work best in their “confidence zone,” this management tool provides opportunities for board...
April 11, 2019
Board Committees, 2019 Prizmah Conference Other
Based on the knowledge that people work best in their “confidence zone,” this management tool provides opportunities for board...
March 25, 2019
Board Roles & Responsibilities, Board Committees, Board-Head of School Partnership
What is a Head Support and Evaluation Committee (HSEC)? How is it composed and what are its responsibilities? What does a process...
March 25, 2019
Purposeful Leadership
Presentation from the 2019 Prizmah Conference that explores how Jewish Day School boards function and ways we can implement...
March 5, 2019
Strategic Planning
An article by Dr. Harry Bloom of Measuring Success that touches on the critical components of implementing a successful strategic...
March 5, 2019
Purposeful Leadership, Professional Leadership, JDS Research
A recent study found that when leaders are stressed, the organization often suffers and employees lose their drive within a...
February 27, 2019
Board Policies
Board members are expected to meet certain requirements regarding their code of conduct and ethics. It is not enough to just show...
February 27, 2019
Board Policies
Are you thinking about your board's term limits? Here are some advantages and disadvantages to term limits by BoardSource.
February 27, 2019
Board Policies
Many schools operate as non-profits, and so must uphold legal standards for making certain information accessible to its...
February 27, 2019
Board Roles & Responsibilities, Purposeful Leadership
This resource by BoardSource guides you through a simple formula for effective governance. Take note of these six essential...
