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April updates are here for you! We've got some amazing Consortium Partners to help you finish the year strong!

Ordering season is here! Now is the time to build your cart and see all that our Consortium Partners have to offer.

By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium Happy Spring! Here in Georgia, we are gearing up for the great pine pollination. Even a...

MISBO Announces Support for MehtaCognition's Impact Fund, Empowering Independent School Leaders Through Professional Development Marietta, GA,...

Count your lucky stars and see what amazing things are going on with your MISBO Consortium Partners!!

It's ordering season! Head over to MISBO's order portal to see updated pricing and more!

Organizing after-hours events in schools can be a logistical challenge, often involving coordination between various stakeholders, logistical...

November 5, 2024, will be a very important day in U.S. history. Voters in the United States will go to the polls to cast ballots in elections on the...

With these consortium partner spring refresh tips and tricks!

Find out with Bloom's Literature and Classroom Video On Demand

DER ordering season is approaching quickly! See what our amazing partners have for you!

Your MISBO partners are always cranking out information and products we LOVE. Check them out in the month of love...

There are a number of ways that schools of any size can make incremental changes that have a big impact on improving the positive impact of...

By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium Ahhh…February! The month of love! And groundhogs and this year, leap days! While...

A Guide to Implementing Preventative Maintenance Program

Are you a lover of resolutions, or more of a casual promise to yourself kind of person? Either way, our MISBO Consortium Partners will be here all...

Our wonderful MISBO DER partners has come create December updates and content for you!

End of year savings are here! See all that our MISBO partners have to offer.

By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium Hello loyal readers! Thanks for tuning in again to your monthly MISBO Fun with Purchasing...

Your updates this month are as full as that stuffed Thanksgiving turkey! Check them out here!

You will FALL in love with these DER partners! See what they're offering this November.

By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium Happy November! Let's start the month off with a little word association game! Don't think...

This October, we've got some great new information for your Digital Educational Resources that you DON'T want to miss out on. Check it all out here!

Our MISBO Consortium Partners are coming in HOT, as always. We've got some great information you don't want to miss out on.

. . . and avoid catastrophic water damage to their buildings.

I like to think we are all friends here, and the MISBO community is a safe space to be myself. So, I'm going to get super vulnerable here. I have a...

With the adoption of ChatGPT, Bard, and many other artificial intelligence (AI) tools becoming increasingly common in our everyday lives, AI is...

We've got some great Digital Educational Resource updates for you this month. Check out what our Consortium Partners have to offer!

The school year is off to a great start! See what offerings our Consortium Partners have for this fall!

In the words of one of my favorite fictional characters, Ms. Frizzle, of the Magic School Bus fame, “Seat belts, everyone!” This month, we are...

It's August and that means "Back-to-School" in many parts of the country. But don't worry - our partners have you covered.

School is just around the corner and our partners have you covered! Learn more here.

In today's competitive education landscape, it is more important than ever for K-12 schools and districts to have a strong brand and culture.

Together, let's embark on the fun-filled, exhilarating, and sometimes terrifying journey of returning to the hallowed halls of learning. Buckle up...

Get all the latest news for your Digital Educational Resources here!

Our MISBO partners are coming in hot this summer with these great products and services!

The start of a new school year brings opportunities to reinvigorate relationships and spark some new ones! Here are some ways you can build...

If you have been reading our MISBO Fun with Purchasing Blog, you have likely figured out I am a Gen X-er. As a child, on any given Saturday, I...

As challenging as the K-12 staffing shortage has been, we know it's something schools are dealing with nationwide. Let's put our heads together and...

Even if the school is perfectly cared for, it takes work to keep it that way. That's where school maintenance comes in. Find out what school...

Get your library and classrooms ready for fall with these great digital educational resources!

Take a look at these great new partners, summer promotions and resources from your MISBO partners!

In an ever-evolving K-12 independent school landscape, ensuring the safety and security of students, and staff has become an increasingly crucial...

In the past few years, the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized numerous industries, including education. As technology...

You don't want to miss these helpful updates from our amazing MISBO partners! Check them out here.

New consortium partners, great deals, and new products and services are waiting for you!

Independent schools have always been known for their commitment to providing the best possible education for their students. However, the cost of...

Joining an association can be an incredibly rewarding experience. It provides you with the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals,...

The SECURE Act of 2022 (“SECURE 2.0”) was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Biden on December 29th, 2022. The law contains 92...

We are just beginning the 100 days of May. The excitement of the end of year, the exhaustion of the end of year, and the anticipation of summer are...

Our Digital Educational Resource partners are at it again - check out these great offerings!

So many great opportunities for you to get quality products and services from our MISBO consortium partners - check it out!

Today’s education landscape is a challenging one—with historic pressures placed on students, educators and administrators alike. Yet, while the...

Having a facilities master plan that your district leaders, school board, and facility department can rally around provides a clear vision and...

Who is older, me or this desk? Here’s what my desk looked like at my rural Nebraska high school in 1980-something. (Prize for the first person to...

Spring has sprung and so have these amazing deals from our MISBO partners! Check it out!

By Nathan Williamson, FACTS Management For someone who gets lost easily on road trips and relies on a GPS to get wherever I’m going, I know...

Have you seen some of the great resources our Digital Educational Resource partners have?!? Check out these great offerings!

Knock Knock! Who’s there? EANS… EANS who? EANS giving me a headache. By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium OK, OK...

This case study focuses on Penny Rowe, the Director of Finance and HR at Westchester Country Day School, and her journey to find the best retirement...

Education institutions are forced to do more with less, putting extra stress on employees. Without realizing it, schools often have processes that...

Discover our New Consortium Partner, see all the highlights from our Consortium Partners, and watch the replay of this week's MISBO Webinar...

Internal and external threats to K12 facilities are on the rise. . .

I may be dating myself but… By Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium When I was a little girl, I couldn’t wait for the...

Check out our THREE new Consortium Partners this month, as well as exciting new promotions and offers from our valued MISBO partners in this week's...

Welcome to the NEW Fun with Purchasing Blog! by Susan Kimmel, Director of the Purchasing Consortium We are shaking it up in 2023 and working on new...

Whether you like it or not, innovation has become a buzz word over the last few years. Job descriptions across all industries tout how companies...

Whether through their personal lives or their careers, most people eventually realize that most things are easier if you’re not doing them...

In our schools, and often at the board level, you hear the word fiduciary quite frequently. As you can see by the definition below, being a good...

Independent Schools and PPP Loans: Are You In Compliance with Title IX?

Retirement plans are complicated, and with all the moving parts involved, it is easy to overlook something. The IRS recognizes that honest mistakes...

Accounts payable (AP) leaders must cut through a lot of hype around automation.From self-service supplier onboarding and touch-free invoice...

Take a peek to see what some of your independent school peers are reading right now!

The Power of Primary Sources for K-12 Researchers By Sarah Robertson, FactCite: Lincoln Library Online Imagine if your students could become...

Let’s think about Classroom Technology by Jennifer Roeder, ProLogic ITS Flexibility, skill, wisdom, collaboration, planning, execution,...

Retirement Plans: Add cybersecurity to your fiduciary responsibilities By Dave Mauger, New Pinnacle Consulting Group Cybersecurity is a serious...

Why Everyone’s Talking about Ethical Proctoring What you Need to Know, and How it Affects You By Ian Hartley, President of Wise Proctor With...

For many states, EANS funds must be utilized by July 31st. Thanks to our Consortium Partners, we have curated resources to help you with decisions...

Keeping High Touch Surfaces Healthy and Safe By Solid Surface Care Summer means empty halls, classrooms, gyms, and cafeterias at educational...

“I’m glad I get to be your friend.” A buddy of mine said that once and it stuck with me. It reminds me what it means to be a...

Understanding ESSER I, II, and III Disbursements by Michelle Kinley, Silverback Learning Systems ESSER funds have been released under three...

How to design competitive Retirement plans By Dave Mauger, New Pinnacle Consulting Group Providing a retirement plan for employees is a standard...

Body Worn Cameras Support School Security By Two Way Radio Gear When it comes to visibility and supervision, independent schools have all wrestled...

Puryear Center for Innovation - A Case Study By Mike Walton, HST Interior Elements HST Interior Elements has had the privilege of working with Pope...

Why Your School Should Recycle Your Old Batteries and Light Bulbs By Batteries Plus Bulbs When it comes to recycling old batteries and bulbs, many...

HOW TO REOPEN YOUR CAMPUS SAFELY USING TECHNOLOGY By Visitu During this time of uncertainty with the constant cycle of varying recommendations...

Cybersecurity and Malware: What You Need to Know By Jennifer Roeder, ProLogic ITS For February, I wanted to ponder fun in the classroom, such as...

Two Way Radios Are Essential By Two-Way Radio Gear Incidents happen every day. In a matter of seconds. It’s lunchtime. A child slips and...

Evaluating Technology Needs Using the CIPP Model By Jennifer Roeder, ProLogic ITS Let us agree our focus is centered around developing fluid,...

TEACHING AGENCY, RESILIENCE, AND CURIOSITY AMID A GLOBAL PANDEMIC By Jonathan Matta, KIA few years ago, I was visiting a university when an...

USI Gives Back By USI Insurance Services USI is dedicated to serving our communities by donating our time, treasure, and talent to charitable...

The Next Big Education Acronym? SEL! By, Michelle Kinley, Silverback Learning Solutions Over the last year, Social Emotional Learning (SEL) started...

Protecting Your Staff in their Retirement Years By Bob Fish, Special Project Coordinator, Voluntary Benefits at Work Who is going to take care of...

Overcoming Adversity Looking for some inspiration during these tough times? Think back to your math class. By Gabriel Lucas, Principal, 12M...

Protecting Student Privacy in the Age of Facial Recognition and artificial intelligence By Mandy Chan, Vidigami When we share photos publicly via...

YOUR MULTI-TASKING FLOORS: MEETING THE CHALLENGES OF EDUCATION DURING A PANDEMIC by Robbie Plett, Facility Armor Social distancing – it may...

A Quick Clean-Up: Floor Scrubbers & Sweepers for Professionals by Mary Williams, Batteries Plus Bulbs A clean school is a safer school, and...

IS YOUR SCHOOL PREPARED FOR A CARDIAC EMERGENCY? By Christine Doran, AED. Territory Manager Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA) can happen to ANYONE, at...

International Student Programs: A Current State of Affairs By Jacqui Yamada, International Advisory Consultant, ISM Spring 2020: what a challenging...

2020 impact on retirement plans and what needs to be handled today Along with adjusting to the new reality of virtual teams, online learning and...

The Emergence of Technology-Driven Interactive Learning in Schools By Rick Duerr, Co-Founder & Partner, EDGE Business Systems Interactive...

TURF MAINTENANCE: HOW IT CAN SAVE YOU THOUSANDS! by Advanced Sports Group Regular maintenance will extend the life and optimize the playing...

COVID-19 and Visitor Procedures by Visitu While most schools and districts around the country are closed until further notice, many employees...

Doing the (Copy)Right Thing By MJ Malik, Swank/Movie Licensing USA Today we are all learning to be good digital citizens and teach students how to...

Preparing TO RESTOCK, REPLACE, AND RESET! By Batteries Plus Bulbs Restocking For Summer Summer will be here before you know it and that means...

Last Updated: February 22, 2021 Not enough information, too much information? Either way, issues with the Coronavirus are serious, and the impact on...

SAFETY BEYOND THE HARDENING OF SCHOOLS By MeTEOR Safety is a very hot topic for educators these days. Schools everywhere are ensuring that physical...

FIVE WAYS TO INCREASE STUDENT ENGAGEMENT WITH VIDEO By NBC Learn Video can be a great way to pique students’ interest in a topic, and with a...

Ready, Set, Learn! Save Energy, Save Time, Save $$$ By Batteries Plus Bulbs A productive learning environment relies on everything in the background...

High Aesthetic Bins = Recycling Success Don’t Sacrifice Form For Function with Your Waste & Recycle Program By Max-R Starting and...

Finding the Balance in Early Childhood Education By Linda Gail Walker, Master Trainer for Environmental Implementation Services at MeTEOR...

People Matter Most This article is drawn from their workshop at the 2019 MISBO Fall Conference By Steve Mandell, Founder, Big Back Pack and...

Insights from an Annual Salary Survey Designed Specifically for Technology Professionals in Schools By Gabriel Lucas, Principal, Ed Tech...

The Evolving Workplace Adapt to the shifting priorities of modern workers to attract and retain the best talent By Marcie Carroll, Cafaro...

Four Steps to Database Research for Elementary Students The Lovett School Case Study By Susan Gall, Founder, FactCite: Lincoln Library Online We...

Thought leaders will converge upon Miami, October 23-25, at ShiftinEdu. Hosted by St. Stephen’s Episcopal Day School, ShiftinEdu is a biennial...

INFORMATION SECURITY FOR SCHOOLS - IT'S AN ISSUE By Steve Mandell, Founder, Big Back Pack and Mandell on Safety and Security As people say,...

FIVE FACTORS TO KEEP IN MIND WHEN OFFERING MAKERSPACE EXPERIENCES IN THE LIBRARY by Katy Tessman, New School Services Project Manager, Mackin As...

10 TIPS SO STUDENTS WON’T SWEAT THE TEST By Writing City Before you know it, your students will soon be penciling in their answers on...

Standard Response Protocol (SRP): The Benefits of Using Ordinary Words in Extraordinary Times Marshall Singer, Sales Director, Ruvna The Standard...

Guns or Guidance Counselors? Steve MandellFounder, Big Back Pack and Mandell on Safety and Security In 1847, the nation's first school shooting...

From the Desk of Jay Danielson, Director of the Purchasing Consortium: One of the benefits of your MISBO membership is access to the MISBO...

Do you have a deep passion for independent schools? Do you have the desire to impact the future of our industry? The MISBO Board of Directors has...

We are after Labor Day (no more seersucker until Memorial Day!) and that means that we are all back in school throughout the entire MISBO footprint....

You know that feeling when you can sense that the temperature drops and the atmospheric pressure changes and you just know that a storm is coming?...

While Damian spends this week on a very challenging bicycle ride (Bike Ride Across Georgia), I am jumping in to let you know about some of the...

“Culture eats strategy for breakfast” is a famous quote from Peter Drucker meaning that even the best strategies can be unraveled by...

"Gardening is sowing seeds and pulling weeds." We are saying goodbye to the old website and I am very happy to announce that the new MISBO website...

Welcome to our new website! We have a brand new look and updated technology in an effort to better serve all our members. In order to get the most...

We did an activity with the MISBO board not too long ago that is borrowed from the world of improvisation. One of the facilitators, Dr. Ryan Welsh...

The Parkland students returned to school this week. The tragedy is now two weeks old and the community of students and teachers, parents, and loved...

There is a saying, often attributed to Mark Twain, that while history may not repeat itself, it rhymes a lot. At this time of year, you are deep...

Now that the new tax reform bill has become law, it is time to dive into the details and learn how these changes will affect our industry –...

It is a new year! The turning of the calendar means we get to look back to the previous year and celebrate all that was accomplished and make lists...

Leaders are readers and in our field that means staying as informed as possible on the trends in various segments of education, demographic trends,...

From the did-you-know files: There are approximately 7,400 languages spoken on the planet. Of these, 900 languages are spoken by fewer than 100,000...

Automation is not new. MIT professor and labor economist David Autor points out that there is a long history of technology replacing human labor...

Dilemmas are much easier to unravel when there is a clear right choice and a clear wrong choice, but it is rarely so simple. Teachers, facilitators,...

Things that seem obvious are often the easiest to overlook. A basic truth about human development is that there is a first time to experience...

May 1 was Day 1. We walked down the Embarcadero in San Francisco to the IDEO office complex at Pier 28, taking in the morning and being passed by...

This post is written in support and response of an article in the Spring 2017 edition of Independent School Magazine Article: The Search for True...

MISBO offers a number of options for your school’s insurance needs. Explore some of the member school savings possible by working with the...

The MISBO Board of Directors is thrilled to share some wonderful news! Thanks to the outstanding and tireless work of our MISBO Executive Director...

Recently a colleague sent me a note asking what I thought of the concept of continuous re-enrollment for their independent school. The concept seems...

Two important pieces of information have come to my attention in the past several days that I want to pass along to MISBO schools and all who find...

Independent schools are businesses, and I believe that we must continue to reinforce this fact to our heads of school, trustees, faculty, staff,...

During the recent MISBO Human Resources Intensive held in Atlanta, there was robust conversation about two issues that schools deal with on a...

We were recently asked to poll our members asking about existing “Moonlighting” policies. MISBO polled our member schools and compiled a...

It is common at this time of year to hear a lot of questions about tuition remission policies at independent schools. MISBO has polled our member...

There has been much discussion about whether independent schools are subject to the provisions for the Truth in Lending Act (TILA). My research and...