Fresh on the job, the city’s first black Catholic schools chief remains optimistic in face of flagging enrollment, new competition The following article is a re-print of Janene Tate’s article, Is school choice helping or hurting Catholic schools in New Orleans? This interview has been edited for clarity and length. RaeNell Houston heard the calling […]
Steering the Battleship – Change is at the Heart of School Improvement
The following article was contributed by Dr. Ronald D. Fussell, Ed.D., Adjunct Instructor at Creighton University. Schools are incredibly complex social institutions. Relationships are elaborate and intricate, stakeholders are intensely passionate, and the leader’s role in managing it all cannot be overlooked. It is no wonder that change in a school community has often been […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 6/30/17
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. New ADL Online Education Course Building Mission-Centered School Boards The National Catholic Educational Association Welcomes the Decision of the U.S. Supreme Court […]
New ADL Online Education Course
The following article was contributed by Naomi Mayor, Director of Campus and Community Education Programs at the Anti-Defamation League. Building Ally Behaviors is a new, free online course to help 3rd-7th grade teachers maintain a positive classroom environment that is safe and inclusive so that all students can learn and thrive. The 20 minute course, […]
Building Mission-Centered School Boards
The following article was contributed by Steven R. Neiheisel, Ph.D., Executive Director for the Association of Marianist Universities. Mission-centeredness is key to effective Catholic School board performance. Too often; however, various demands and interests of many stakeholders can pull the attention of school and board leadership away from mission and toward those demands and interests. This break-out […]
The National Catholic Educational Association Welcomes the Decision of the U.S. Supreme Court to Strike Down Church-State Barrier
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) applauds the 7-2 decision reached by the U.S. Supreme Court on June 26, 2017, in Trinity Lutheran Church of Columbia, Inc. v. Comer. The ruling states that the state of Missouri cannot deny public funds to a church simply because it is a religious organization. This major case involved the […]
Increase Academic Excellence and Enhance Enrollment Options Using Online and Blended Learning Programs
The following article was contributed by Jim Dachos, Director of Educational Partnerships at The Virtual High School (VHS, Inc.). Schools all over the world are recognizing the strategic value in utilizing online and blended learning solutions. These programs allow school leadership to supplement their curriculum, enhance competitiveness, and meet learning objectives for all students. With careful […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 6/23/17
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. NCEA Monthly Feature School: Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Augusta, Georgia Front of House, Back of House and Serving up the best […]
NCEA Monthly Feature School: Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Augusta, Georgia
Unwavering in their conviction that every child deserves the opportunity to receive a Catholic education, and realizing that moderately to severely disabled students were being denied this chance, the pastor and school leaders of Immaculate Conception Catholic School (ICCS) in Augusta, Georgia decided to create a new program to address this imbalance in educational opportunities. Beginning […]
Front of House, Back of House and Serving up the best experiences
The following article was contributed by Alison L. Mueller, Director of Enrollment Management for the Diocese of Manchester. I, like many people in their youth, used to wait tables… and I loved it. The whole experience of welcoming guests, creating an excellent customer-centered experience aligned with the company’s brand. In the restaurant business, there are two […]
