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NAES Governing Board Sets 2026–2027 Membership Dues

The NAES Governing Board has set membership dues for the 2026–2027 school year. More information is available by clicking above.

NAES Gives Thanks for the Life and Faithful Witness of the Venerable Faye Somers

The National Association of Episcopal Schools gives thanks for the life of the Venerable Faye Somers, who passed away at the age of seventy-two on February 19. With gratitude for her faithful…

NAES Welcomes Bryan Stevenson for National Conference on Episcopal Identity and Equity & Justice

Last week, February 10–13, the National Association of Episcopal Schools presented the Episcopal Identity: Equity & Justice Conference in Montgomery, Alabama. Approximately 220 Episcopal…

NAES Announces New Episcopal School Leadership Certificate Program

NAES announces the creation of a new leadership certificate program, a one-year professional development opportunity designed to equip current and aspiring heads of school, chaplains, administrators,…

Biennial Conference 2026: Three Important Updates

NAES Biennial Conference 2026 will now take place in Los Angeles, California at the JW Marriott L.A. LIVE. Workshop proposals now accepted!

Episcopal Colleges William Randolph Hearst Service Learning Scholarship Accepting Applications

Up to two $20,000 scholarships will be awarded to Episcopal high school seniors graduating in 2026 and matriculating at an Episcopal college.

NAES and VTS Launch “Wisdom Circle” to Support Early Faith Formation

NAES is pleased to announce the launch of a new “Wisdom Circle,” exploring how Episcopal churches and preschools can support parents in early faith formation.

NAES Announces Three New Governing Board Members

NAES is pleased to welcome Bill Bennington, Spencer Taintor, and the Rt. Rev. Ruth Woodliff-Stanley to the NAES Governing Board. Each will now begin a three-year term, running from 2025 until 2028.

NAES Releases Landmark Study on Support for Heads of Color in Independent Schools

NAES is pleased to announce the publication of a pivotal new study, exploring the experiences of Heads of Color in independent schools.

The Commons: Our Blog

Timely, sometimes tough, questions and insights from NAES and Episcopal school leaders on leadership, governance, Episcopal identity, community life, and other issues.

The Latest Commons blog post : The Value of Episcopal Schools: Leading with Love
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Weekly Meditation

A regular, Monday-morning email message from the Rev. Daniel R. Heischman, our executive director, to NAES member heads, rectors, and chaplains.

The Latest Weekly Meditation : Schools and Stillness

Stories from Our Schools

A Powerful Trip for 8th Graders at Epiphany School

Thanks to a generous donor, fifty-two members of the Epiphany family (including the entire 8th grade) traveled to Montgomery, Alabama this winter to tour the Legacy Museum, the National Memorial for…

Expanding Student Experiences through Field Trips

At St. Stephen’s Episcopal School, we are within walking distance of countless cultural, natural, historical, and educational resources within Harrisburg, PA. Our students routinely walk to…

St. Margaret’s Garden Undergoes Exciting Transformation

A beloved corner of St. Margaret’s Episcopal School’s campus is experiencing new life this spring. The school’s Garden has undergone a thoughtful redesign—one that brings both…

Changing Lives Through Equity

St. Elizabeth’s School takes its roots from the values and traditions of the Episcopal Church: equity, social justice, intellectual curiosity, and compassion. To that end, with the support of the…

St. Richard’s Episcopal School Receives Lilly Endowment Grant to Strengthen Academic Achievement

St. Richard’s Episcopal School, Indianapolis, has received a $200,000 grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Marion County K-12 Private Schools Initiative. This is one of 36 implementation…

Rooted and Responsive: Reimagining Chapel for a Diverse School Community

In 2024, Esperanza Academy’s chaplain, Rev. Jacqueline “Jack” Clark, attended the Biennial Conference courtesy of a NAES grant. The workshops, presentations, and conversations with fellow…

Finding My Lighthouse: A First-Time Biennial Experience of Connection, Growth, and Episcopal Identity

I have been trying to come up with words to describe my experience at the Biennial Conference 2024. It was spiritual to my core. This was my first trip, but not my last. I meet some of the most…

Nurturing Wonder and Growth: How a NAES Grant Transformed Learning at St. Thomas Early Learning Center

At St. Thomas Early Learning Center (STELC), our mission is rooted in honoring the pace of early childhood while nurturing wonder, discovery, and joy. With the generous support of a NAES grant, our…

Strengthening Episcopal Leadership Through Connection

Through a generous grant from the National Association of Episcopal Schools, our Head of School, Gigi Khalsa, and Board President, Anissa Ryland, where able to attend the NAES Biannual Conference in…