Posts by Cory Newman
Navigating 2025 Challenges: What ELCA Schools & Centers Need to Know
A recent Zywave survey of over 1,000 employers reveals critical insights that directly impact ELCA schools and learning centers. Understanding these trends—and knowing where to find support—can help our school and church community navigate the year ahead. Top Challenges Facing Lutheran Schools in 2025 Economic Uncertainty tops the list, with nearly 60% of employers citing…
Read MoreBuilding Healthy Teams: Tools for Understanding Personality, Communication & Relationships
Leading an ELCA school or learning center means more than managing logistics—it means cultivating communities of grace, collaborative leadership, and healthy relationships rooted in faith. One of the most powerful ways to strengthen your team is by intentionally developing how we understand ourselves and others. At ELEA, we recognize the importance of nurturing not just…
Read MoreClarification in Regard to Dept. of Education Cuts (3.24.25)
Dear ELCA School and Learning Center Leaders, In light of recent discussions regarding potential changes to the U.S. Department of Education, I have provided insights from the Council for American Private Education in an attempt to clarify what these developments might mean for our schools. There has been considerable speculation about the future of the Department…
Read MoreGovernance Structure
The Hiring Process
School and Center Boards
Accrediting Agencies
Tuition Credit and Taxes
How AI Language Models Can Transform Your School Leadership Role
With lean budgets and challenging hiring markets, AI can be a game changer, saving time and money. As a source of information and a strategic partner for creating content, managing communication, and optimizing time management. Here’s how these AI language programs can make a meaningful difference in school leadership. 1. Answering Frequently Asked Questions School…
Read MoreA Summary of The Spiral of Unmanaged Conflict: a 2-part Weekly Meditation published by NAES Exectuive Director, Rev. David Madison, D. Min.
“The absence of trust is the beginning of the breakdown of relationships–whether personal, institutional, or societal.” (The Most Rev. Justin Welby, Archbishop of Canterbury) Rev. David Madison, Executive Director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools (NAES), recently shared reflections on managing conflict and building trust within school communities in a 2-part Weekly Meditation series. He…
Read More