This post was contributed by Kathy Barclay, Ed.D. During a reading of Yertle the Turtle by Dr. Seuss, after reading about Yertle sitting atop a nine- turtle stack and one little turtle at the bottom of the stack saying, “How long must we stand here, Your Majesty, please?” the teacher paused to ask, “What do […]
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St. Joseph Catholic School Monarch Butterfly Rescue Grant Program April Update
This post was contributed by Ashley Davis, NCEA Monarch Grant Program Teacher Leader. We have continued our clean up efforts in our garden as we prepare for the monarchs. While working to prepare the garden, we also have started researching what attracts monarchs and we have made plans for how we will set up the […]
NCEA Joins Religious Organizations in Filing an Amicus Brief in the U.S. Supreme Court
This post was contributed by Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. NCEA has joined with the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), the Missouri Catholic Conference, and other religious organizations in filing an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court in a case entitled Trinity Lutheran Church v. Pauley. The case challenges […]
STREAM in Action: Breakout EDU
This post was contributed by Marcie Herbert: Google Certified Trainer and Teacher. Find out more about Marcie and her work with STREAM initiatives at https://sites.google.com/site/marciehebert/home. Gamification has been a trending topic in education. A new way of doing this is Breakout EDU which “teach(es) critical thinking, teamwork, complex problem solving, and can be used in […]
Support HR 4901: Scholarships for Results and Opportunity Reauthorization Act of 2016
This post was contributed by Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. NCEA has joined with many private school advocates in the National Coalition for Parental Choice to urge the House of Representatives to vote for passage of HR 4901, the Scholarships for Results and Opportunity Reauthorization Act (SOAR ACT) of 2016. This […]
Diocese of Grand Rapids Catholic High Schools Named to College Board’s 6th Annual AP® District Honor Roll
This post was contributed by the Diocese of Grand Rapids in Michigan. For the second year in a row, the Diocese of Grand Rapids Education Office has been named to the AP® District Honor Roll. This honor recognizes the success of all four high schools in the diocese: Grand Rapids Catholic Central High School, West […]
Rosary Cathedral Catholic School Monarch Butterfly Rescue Grant Program April Update
This post was contributed by Connie Taylor, NCEA Monarch Grant Program Teacher Leader The garden is once again covered in a light blanket of snow as of April 10th. I was honored to be asked to speak to a group of 50 diocesan teachers, at their L.I.F.E. (Learning in Faith-filled Environment) meeting, in regards to […]
Saint Margaret Mary Catholic School Monarch Butterfly Rescue Grant Program April Update
This post was contributed by Kate Rezac, NCEA Monarch Grant Program Teacher Leader. Pope Francis said, “Let us be protectors of God’s Plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment.” Our students, our families, our community are finding ways to be these protectors. For example, over spring break, one student and […]
Sts. Peter & Paul School Monarch Butterfly Rescue Grant Program April Update
This post was contributed by Connie Lake and Deb Moffit, NCEA Monarch Grant Program Teacher Leaders. This month, the students have been learning about pollinators and the body parts of insects. With this knowledge they will begin to draw insects along with labeling the body parts. They will also be observing and counting the number […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 04/22/16
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… No Time Limit For Proclaiming The Good News About Catholic Education STREAM in Action: 3D Printing School […]
