This article is a re-posting of NCEA president visits three local schools, praises commitment, spirit published by Cross Roads the bi-weekly publication of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) president and chief executive officer Thomas W. Burnford visited three parish schools in the diocese August 31, along with interim superintendent of schools George […]
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Catholic Coalition for Special Education Helps Two Children with Down Syndrome Attend Catholic School
This article was contributed by Andrea Kopp, NCEA Educational Resource Manager and Kathy Dempsey of Catholic Coalition for Special Education. Press Release: August 26, 2016 Contact: Kathy Dempsey for CCSE: 202-359-4379 or [email protected] (Kensington, Maryland) – Embracing change and making time to get it right are not easy, but when it comes to educating and nurturing the […]
Webinar: Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources
Join NCEA and RenWeb on Thursday, September 15 for the Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources webinar. Webinar Description: In today’s competitive school environment, a strong marketing strategy can be the difference between a healthy sustainable school and a school that struggles to stay afloat. This workshop is designed to show you how to treat your […]
Webinar: Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions
Join NCEA and Sevenstar on Wednesday, September 14 for the Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions webinar. Webinar Description: Christian school leaders are invited to learn about making effective decisions and running smart blended learning pilots from Liz Arney, the author of Go Blended! A Handbook for Blending Learning in Schools and a former blended learning […]
Collaboration and Visioning Through the Lens of Growth Mindset
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. In June, I wrote to you about summer professional development offerings held in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Baton Rouge that were focused on the topic of Growth Mindset. I had the privilege of attending the second phase of […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/09/16
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 Video: St. Benedict at Auburndale Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students […]
Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. New Voucher Program: Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program went into effect this school year. The program offers vouchers for students state-wide who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 628 students received […]
NCEA Monthly Feature School Video: St. Benedict at Auburndale
Grounded in faith. Elevated by excellence. This is the heart and soul of the St. Benedict at Auburndale (SBA) experience. It is from the foundation of the Catholic faith that our students learn not only to be scholars, but to be leaders with an ethical focus. Excellence is most obvious in the outstanding faculty who […]
MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO September 2016
The Advantage of Catholic Schools Last week, I loaded up my three young children, Lucy, Sam and Molly, and headed toward St. Peter’s Catholic School in Olney, Maryland. After dropping them off in the hall, I weaved my way through the hustle and bustle of the first day of school to thank the school principal. […]
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What do superintendents and school leaders need to know about this new law?
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. The webinar: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What do superintendents and school leaders need to know about this new law? will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 4:00 -5 pm EST. When ESSA goes into effect in the next school […]
