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May Day Mayday?
Anecdotal reports are all over the lot as independent schools wait to see how this year’s admissions cycle will shake out. Many are full. Some have been pleasantly surprised that demand is holding steady despite the wobbly economy. A few are benefiting from concerns about local public school budget cuts. Everyone is seeing increased demand for financial [...]
Communicating About Swine Flu
Did you see the White House press briefing Sunday on the rapidly evolving swine flu situation? As a former newspaper reporter and editor, I was impressed by the masterful performance of the public health and homeland security officials. They were clear, proactive, reassuring without being unrealistic, and open about what they did not yet know. [...]
