The following article was contributed by Sondra Morris, principal at St. Benedict at Auburndale High School in Cordova, TN. St. Benedict at Auburndale High School (SBA), a diocesan, coed, college preparatory school located in Cordova, TN has something for all students. SBA offers a traditional academic program, but also offers Honors, Dual Enrollment, Advanced Placement […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
Last week, I launched the New Catholic Schools series–15 podcasts in all focusing on new construction and new developments in Catholic Schools. It’s important that we recognize that there are places where Catholic schools are expanding and thriving. Last week’s podcasts included the stories behind St. Michael’s HS outside Mobile, St. Eliz Ann Seton HS in South Carolina, St. […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 2/16/2018
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… Incorporating Black History Month into Your School This Year How Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand […]
Incorporating Black History Month into Your School This Year
February is Black History Month. Here is a curation of resources for the classroom. In addition, join Heather Gossart and Andrea Chavez-Kopp on Twitter Saturday morning to share ideas for how to incorporate Black History Month into your school this year. Join the conversation at 9 AM EST using the hashtag #CatholicEdChat and tag @NCEATALK! […]
How Catholic schools in the Diocese of Grand Rapids celebrated Catholic Schools Week
More than 6,600 students in 30 Catholic schools across the Diocese of Grand Rapids celebrated National Catholic Schools Week from January 28 – February 3, 2018. This year’s theme is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed” with events highlighting how Catholic education provides lifelong benefits for students and their communities. In honor of Catholic Schools […]
Lenten Resources
Lent is an invitation to look at ourselves and our choices, our attitudes and behaviors, and to seek new ways of living that will bring us the peace and wholeness for which we all yearn. Please know that all of us at NCEA are on this Lenten journey with you in prayer and spirit. May […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
Last week I wrapped up the Turnaround podcast series. I initially recorded 10 episodes but ended up adding three additional schools (All Saints in Omaha, St. Jerome’s in Maryland, and Mt. St. Mary HS in Oklahoma City) who contacted me to share their great stories. This week, I turn my attention to new Catholic schools. […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 2/9/2018
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… February Public Policy Updates Four Key Research Findings on What Educators and Parents Think About Assessments Monthly […]
February Public Policy Updates
529 Education Savings Accounts and K-12 Education The recently passed 2017 Tax Cut and Jobs Act makes provision for families to use the 529 College Saving Plans that had been available solely for higher education expenses to be used now for tuition for students in grades k-12. Earnings on funds contributed to 529 accounts […]
Four Key Research Findings on What Educators and Parents Think About Assessments
One of the most common criticisms of accountability tests is that they force schools and teachers to narrow their curricula and “teach to the test,” thereby undermining a teacher’s ability to individualize instruction according to the needs of each student. However, high-quality, balanced assessment systems do just the opposite. They provide education stakeholders with the […]
