Catholic Schools Measure Up in the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress

Catholic schools continue to outshine public schools in student achievement in mathematics and reading scores The most trusted independent measure of student achievement, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), released its findings for the nation and all 50 states, as well as results for 21 urban school districts participating in NAEP’s Trial Urban District […]

Momentum is now Digital!

You asked for it and we made it happen: NCEA is pleased to announce that Momentum is now available for online reading!  Members are now able to view Momentum as soon as it is available. The interactive platform is optimized to adapt to whatever device you are using including computers, tablets and smart phones. Click […]

Reverence and Excellence: The Role of Faith and Learning in Society

The keynote speaker of the NCEA 2015 Catholic Leadership Summit was David Coleman, President and CEO of The College Board. Coleman discussed the unique, enduring contributions made by institutions of faith and learning to our society. In his work, Coleman has been conscious of the role of Catholic schools as religious-based learning institutions and works […]

Strengthening the Spiritual Leadership Role of Diocesan School Leaders

If one truly understand the incarnation, there really is no such thing as a secular subject. All learning is, at is core, a source of holiness.” – Reverend Ron Nuzzi, Ph.D. An excerpt from the presentation “Strengthening the Spiritual Leadership Role of Diocesan School Leaders: Modeling and Measuring Catholic Identity” at the NCEA 2015 Catholic […]

THE NATIONAL CATHOLIC EDUCATIONAL ASSOCIATION GATHERS DIOCESAN SCHOOL LEADERS IN ATLANTA FOR THE 2015 NCEA CATHOLIC LEADERSHIP SUMMIT

Archbishop Wilton Gregory and the Archdiocese of Atlanta welcome Catholic school superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors to renew the legacy of Catholic education For Catholic school superintendents, assistant superintendents and directors time away from their busy offices will be time well spent as they take advantage of three days of professional development offered by the […]

#PopeinDC: A Reflection

The following post is a reflection contibuted by Andrea Kopp, Manager of Educational Resources at NCEA. “My new position at NCEA has sparked my relocation to the DC area. As someone who has grown up in Florida beach towns, the atmosphere and culture in this area is very different. While several NCEA staffers were blessed […]