KlingChat

KlingChats are lightly-facilitated conversations that help independent and international school educators connect and problem-solve together. Some examples of past KlingChats included gathering educators based on job position (i.e. elementary teachers or DEI directors), how to create meaningful events in a virtual format, and an opportunity to hear from school leaders in Asia, who had already had months of experience with the shift to virtual schooling as many in the United States were just getting started.

KlingSalon

KlingSalon was designed to bring a small group of educators together to think deeply and brainstorm around key issues facing independent school education. In its face-to-face format, educators close to the topic frame the issue and question and small groups worked together to seek solutions. During the pandemic, KlingSalon went virtual, still bringing educators together for deep dives into thorny issues.

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A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
November 3, 2025 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Nov 3, 2025 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
Join Eder J. Williams McKnight, Creative in Residence at the Klingenstein Center, and fellow educators for 30 minutes of stillness, beauty, and connection as we contemplate and discuss a poem, text, or image. No preparation required, just join in.
November 5, 2025 11:30 AM
11:30 am
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Nov 5, 2025 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
Online
These KlingChats connect alumni leaders with current graduate students and emerging leaders in the Klingenstein network.
November 5, 2025 7:00 PM
7:00 pm
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Nov 5, 2025 8:00 PM
8:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Associate and Assistant Heads of School to reflect on the unique tensions and opportunities of these roles
November 17, 2025 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Nov 17, 2025 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
December 1, 2025 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Dec 1, 2025 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
January 12, 2026 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Jan 12, 2026 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
February 9, 2026 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Feb 9, 2026 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
April 13, 2026 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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Apr 13, 2026 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom
A space for Heads of School to exchange insights and grapple with current questions and challenges.
May 4, 2026 12:00 PM
12:00 pm
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May 4, 2026 1:00 PM
1:00 pm
Zoom