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HR practices relevant to technology departments in independent schools, including staffing, hiring, and team culture.

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A Shifting State of Pay

ATLIS’s annual benchmarking report reveals insights into evolving independent school technology roles

Mar 25, 2025

To help technology leaders understand where they fit in the broad and ever-evolving independent school landscape, it remains essential that tech leaders have what they need to start the necessary conversations surrounding compensation and growth.

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Team Work Makes the Dream Work: How Generational Diversity Can Spell Success

Nov 16, 2023

Minister Thomas Barnes of St. Margaret’s Church observed, “Youth were never more sawcie, ...the ancient are scorned, the honorable are contemned, the magistrate is not dreaded.” Even if he originally penned it in 1624, it’s a sentiment that would not be out of place on social media in 2023.

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Creative Solutions to the IT Staffing Puzzle in Schools

Sep 16, 2023
by Michael Carson

Independent schools are sizing up their technology departments to meet new demands and expectations for technology. This presents a puzzle for many school leaders who are seeing that it is time to make long overdue investments in technology and are working on a fixed budget.

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Board Governance and Cybersecurity Risk Management with Dr. Tim Tillman of Allied Cyber Academy

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5
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122
Jul 21, 2026

Dr. Tim Tillman, founder of Allied Cyber Academy, joins the pod to discuss bridging the gap between school technology leaders and governing boards.

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A Shifting State of Pay

ATLIS’s annual benchmarking report reveals insights into evolving independent school technology roles

Mar 25, 2025

To help technology leaders understand where they fit in the broad and ever-evolving independent school landscape, it remains essential that tech leaders have what they need to start the necessary conversations surrounding compensation and growth.

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2026 State of Independent School Safety Report
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2026 State of Independent School Safety Report

ATLIS and Orah surveyed 85 U.S. independent school leaders on safety and the data has a clear message for tech leaders. Only 41% of schools include IT in safety decisions.

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About ATLIS

The Association of Technology Leaders in Independent Schools (ATLIS) is a growing association dedicated to empowering schools to thrive through technology leadership. Founded in 2014 to address the unique challenges of independent school technology directors, the organization has now expanded to support all aspects of technology at schools, ensuring that they are equipped for the future. Across all dimensions of its practice, ATLIS is also dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive association.

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Don't start from scratch. ATLIS provides a wealth of resources to help you with everything from technology audits to cybersecurity policies. We've done the heavy lifting so you can focus on what matters most: providing your students with a world-class education.

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