Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… NCEA Monthly Feature School: St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX The Admissions Decision August Public Policy Updates […]
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NCEA Monthly Feature School: St. Agnes Academy in Houston, TX
At St. Agnes Academy, we are driven and energized by our bold vision to provide a transformational experience for the young women of Houston, one where they develop tools and voices to change the world. Over the past 109 years, it has taken the time, talent, vision, dedication, creativity, and generosity of many to provide […]
The Admissions Decision
The following article was contributed by Patricia McGann, principal at Our Lady of Lourdes School in Bethesda, Maryland. I think we can all agree that the admissions process we employ when we are working with parents of children with special needs must be a process that is characterized by compassion and care. Can you imagine how […]
August Public Policy Updates
The following article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PVBM, PhD., NCEA Director of Public Policy. Here are some important reminders for upcoming deadlines and updates that can impact your school. Consultation for ESSA Implementation: The consultation process for receipt of benefits for students, teachers and other educational personnel for this school year should be well […]
NCEA 2017 Virtual Edcamp
Ready to get energized with new ideas and expand your professional learning networks? Join the National Catholic Educational Association in its first-ever NCEA Virtual Edcamp. This event is free and open to all. To join, please take this quick survey to inform us of your interest and what you would like to learn! #EdCampsNCEA will take place […]
Catholic schools make outreach to Hispanic community a priority
The following article is a reprint of Catholic schools make outreach to Hispanic community a priority published by The Visitor. As a cap-and-gown clad Sally Luciano stepped across the stage to receive her high school diploma this past June, she was surrounded by the cheers of Kleenex-clutching parents and the faculty and staff of St. Mary’s […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 8/4/17
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. 2017 Education Law Symposium Addresses Key Legal Topics Affecting Catholic Education Jesus’ Growth Mindset, and Ours Curriculum Takes Global Approach at Holy […]
2017 Education Law Symposium Addresses Key Legal Topics Affecting Catholic Education
Nearly 100 attendees heard presentations and engaged in discussions about important legal issues facing Catholic educators at the Education Law Symposium: Law in Catholic Education & Ministry held July 6-9 at the Brown Hotel in Louisville, Kentucky. The 15th annual event was co-sponsored by the LMU School of Education’s Center for Catholic Education and the National Catholic Educational Association. Leading […]
Jesus’ Growth Mindset, and Ours
The following article was contributed by Doreen Engel, Director of the Benilde Program at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI. The following scene will be familiar to any educator in the Catholic School Community. A mother is asking for something for her child, and we have to say no. We’ve all experienced discomfort in such […]
Curriculum Takes Global Approach at Holy Family School
The following article was contributed by Rachel Sonnentag, O’Connor Connective. School Approved as “IB World School” for Middle Years Programme The Green Bay Area Catholic Education school system (GRACE) announced today that Holy Family School, one of nine schools in the system, received approval to educate as an International Baccalaureate (IB) World School for the […]
