MacDavid Education

09/12/2025

AS THE TERM ENDS AND SCHOOL CLOSES...

📌 Dear School Proprietors/Heads of School,

As the term ends and school closes, don't rush - reflect.
Remember to celebrate your wins, acknowledge the gaps, thank your team, and reset your vision.

Yes, it's good to celebrate the seasons - Christmas and New Year; this strategic pause is important for reflection and appreciation. Appreciation of everyone who has contributed to the success of the term.
A personalised SPECIAL THANK YOU note accompanying your season would be a great idea.

Then, reflect on what could have been done that wasn't and what could have been done better. With what you discover, reset your vision and prepare for an even better next term.

Gratitude fuels culture, reflection fuels improvement.

🙏 What are you most grateful for this term?

Share.

David Adeyeye

23/09/2025

🎓✨ REMEMBER SHANIA MOHAMMAD, AMERICA’S YOUNGEST TEACHER?

She graduated from university at 15. Earned 3 associate degrees at 14. Became a certified teacher at 16- just after getting her driver’s license. Teaches 8-year-olds (third grade) at a Christian Academy in Oklahoma City.

This isn’t just a story of brilliance. It’s a wake-up call. 📢

The ability to spot the stars among your students and team before they're fully formed is gold. 🌟

As school proprietors and education leaders, your greatest legacy lies in the talents you discover early, nurture intentionally, and launch boldly.🚀

Let’s keep our eyes open. The next trailblazer might already be in your classroom.

Stars ⭐⭐⭐ are already being formed in your school, discover them.👌

Follow David Adeyeye & MacDavid Education for more.

16/09/2025

Thank God it's the beginning of the New Academic Session!

A new term isn’t just about reopening gates, it’s about reopening minds and possibilities. Your school should be the powerhouse of knowledge it's meant to be.

As a school leader, the first week sets the tone for everything that follows.

🔭 What vision are you planting in your team and students this week?🌱 You hold the key to this powerhouse (your school) where the potential of your team and students will be unlocked.

Remember, strong beginnings lead to stronger endings.
Be motivated ✊to start it strong this week, you have a mission to accomplish and the end will be with joy.

You can do it. 👌💪

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06/09/2025

Why 80% of Private Schools Struggle and What the Top 20% Do Differently.

See What Elon Musk Said that Every School proprietor Needs to Hear.

05/09/2025

School Business Wisdom..

🙋‍♂️STOP EXPECTING EVERY PARENT TO ENROL THEIR CHILD IN YOUR SCHOOL.

Your school is not for everyone, and that's perfectly okay.

As a school proprietor, it's tempting to believe that every parent should want what you offer and enrol their children in your school. This is a trap I've seen many school proprietors get caught in - they think every parent is a potential customer. But the truth is, not all parents are meant for your school, and your school isn't meant for all parents.

Trying to attract every parent will only dilute your impact and drain your resources - your mission will be compromised. Instead, focus on attracting the right kind of parents - the ones who align with your school's values, vision, and pricing. These are the ones I call: Perfect Fit Parents

The Perfect Fit Parents. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect Fit Parents are the ones your school is designed to serve. But they don’t just stumble into your admissions office, they’re drawn to your school because you’ve intentionally positioned it to meet their specific needs. (Remember your USP - Unique Selling Proposition. That's why it's created)

Here’s how to identify the Perfect Fit Parents for your school:

🔎 Traits of Perfect Fit Parents 🎯

These are parents or sponsors who will help your school succeed, not just survive. They bring stability, harmony, and long-term value.
Here's what sets them apart:

✅ 1. They have specific needs that your school is designed to solve.

✅ 2. They’re actively seeking solutions to those needs (concerning their children/wards) and they want them NOW or very soon.

✅ 3. They have the financial capacity to pay your fees consistently and without drama.

Stop dissipating your time and energy on families who are not the right match. Don't go after parents who can't afford your fees.
This isn't being harsh; it's being strategic. By focusing on perfect-fit parents, you save yourself a lot of headaches and ensure your school remains financially healthy and impactful for a long time. There are other schools better suited for those families, and that's okay.

You are in the school business to solve problems, make an impact, and be rewarded for your worthy effort.

So, build your school for the right parents, and let the rest find their fit elsewhere. That's school business wisdom.

💬 If this resonates with you, drop a comment, like, and share with fellow school leaders.
Let's build schools that thrive, not just survive. 🔥💰🚀

— David Adeyeye

04/09/2025

School business wisdom...

🙋‍♂️STOP EXPECTING EVERY PARENT TO ENROL THEIR CHILD IN YOUR SCHOOL.

Your school is not for everyone, and that's perfectly okay.

As a school proprietor, it's tempting to believe that every parent should want what you offer and enrol their children in your school. This is a trap I've seen many school proprietors get caught in - they think every parent is a potential customer. But the truth is, not all parents are meant for your school, and your school isn't meant for all parents.

Trying to attract every parent will only dilute your impact and drain your resources - your mission will be compromised. Instead, focus on attracting the right kind of parents - the ones who align with your school's values, vision, and pricing. These are the ones I call: Perfect Fit Parents

The Perfect Fit Parents. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect Fit Parents are the ones your school is designed to serve. But they don’t just stumble into your admissions office, they’re drawn to your school because you’ve intentionally positioned it to meet their specific needs. (Remember your USP - Unique Selling Proposition. That's why it's created)

Here’s how to identify the Perfect Fit Parents for your school:

🔎 Traits of Perfect Fit Parents 🎯

These are parents or sponsors who will help your school succeed, not just survive. They bring stability, harmony, and long-term value.
Here's what sets them apart:

✅ 1. They have specific needs that your school is designed to solve.

✅ 2. They’re actively seeking solutions to those needs (concerning their children/wards) and they want them NOW or very soon.

✅ 3. They have the financial capacity to pay your fees consistently and without drama.

Stop dissipating your time and energy on families who are not the right match. Don't go after parents who can't afford your fees.
This isn't being harsh; it's being strategic. By focusing on perfect-fit parents, you save yourself a lot of headaches and ensure your school remains financially healthy and impactful for a long time. There are other schools better suited for those families, and that's okay.

You are in the school business to solve problems, make an impact, and be rewarded for your worthy effort.

So, build your school for the right parents, and let the rest find their fit elsewhere. That's school business wisdom.

💬 If this resonates with you, drop a comment, like, and share with fellow school leaders.
Let's build schools that thrive, not just survive. 🔥💰🚀

— David Adeyeye

04/09/2025

🙋‍♂️STOP EXPECTING EVERY PARENT TO ENROL THEIR CHILD IN YOUR SCHOOL.

Your school is not for everyone, and that's perfectly okay.

As a school proprietor, it's tempting to believe that every parent should want what you offer and enrol their children in your school. This is a trap I've seen many school proprietors get caught in - they think every parent is a potential customer. But the truth is, not all parents are meant for your school, and your school isn't meant for all parents.

Trying to attract every parent will only dilute your impact and drain your resources - your mission will be compromised. Instead, focus on attracting the right kind of parents - the ones who align with your school's values, vision, and pricing. These are the ones I call: Perfect Fit Parents

The Perfect Fit Parents. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Perfect Fit Parents are the ones your school is designed to serve. But they don’t just stumble into your admissions office, they’re drawn to your school because you’ve intentionally positioned it to meet their specific needs. (Remember your USP - Unique Selling Proposition. That's why it's created)

Here’s how to identify the Perfect Fit Parents for your school:

🔎 Traits of Perfect Fit Parents 🎯

These are parents or sponsors who will help your school succeed, not just survive. They bring stability, harmony, and long-term value.
Here's what sets them apart:

✅ 1. They have specific needs that your school is designed to solve.

✅ 2. They’re actively seeking solutions to those needs (concerning their children/wards) and they want them NOW or very soon.

✅ 3. They have the financial capacity to pay your fees consistently and without drama.

Stop dissipating your time and energy on families who are not the right match. Don't go after parents who can't afford your fees.
This isn't being harsh; it's being strategic. By focusing on perfect-fit parents, you save yourself a lot of headaches and ensure your school remains financially healthy and impactful for a long time. There are other schools better suited for those families, and that's okay.

You are in the school business to solve problems, make an impact, and be rewarded for your worthy effort.

So, build your school for the right parents, and let the rest find their fit elsewhere. That's school business wisdom.

💬 If this resonates with you, drop a comment, like, and share with fellow school leaders.
Let's build schools that thrive, not just survive. 🔥💰🚀

— David Adeyeye

21/12/2024

Dear Proprietors and heads of schools,

Compliments of the season!

Before you get completely absorbed in the festivities of the season, just some friendly questions.

Have you carried out the all important activity that will ensure you have a far more exhilarating Christmas next year, God willing?

Have you taken the stock of your school’s performance for this year?

In Terms of Enrollment.

How has 2024 been in your school?
How did your school fare in enrollment, especially this past term (third term) which was supposed to be the term that should determine how you would fare for the rest of the session?

How many pupils/students did your school add this concluded term? Was it an increase over last year (2023) or a decrease?

Your Finances.

What does your finances look like? Are they looking up or you struggled to meet up with salaries, mortgage/rent etc.?
These and some other vital questions are what you need to ask yourself, reflect on and take proactive steps to address.

One of the greatest mistakes a lot of school Proprietors/heads make is failure to plan or inadequate planning. Some just attend to school matters as they come, as they meet them. That's a recipe for disaster sooner or later in school business.

Can I take a few days to share some tips with you on how to make 2025 better for your school?
I will be sharing with you some things you need to do that will make your school finances look great and your school fare far better in 2025.

To some that can relate with this piece, I believe, the conversation has started already.

I'll be here on Tuesdays and Fridays.

Let me know your thoughts on it.

21/12/2024

Take Time to Plan

17/04/2022

This Is Wishing You (Proprietors, Private School Administrators & Executives) The Best Of This Resurrection Season.

HAPPY RESURRECTION DAY!