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… Catholic Schools Measure Up in the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress Momentum is now Digital! Traditions […]
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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 […]
Traditions and Culture Surrounding the Day of the Dead
The following post is a resource contributed by Mickie Abatemarco, Assistant Director of Professional Development at NCEA. Halloween is fast approaching and the traditional ghosts and goblins will be knocking at our doors. But have you ever wondered where the tradition comes from? Halloween marks the eve of the feast of All Hallows Day, and […]
Green Ribbon Schools Application Period Open
The U.S. Department of Education has announced that State Education Agencies are now invited to nominate schools for the 2016 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program: The aim of U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools (ED-GRS) is to inspire schools, districts and Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs) to strive for 21st century […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 10/23/15
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 2015 Catholic Leadership Summit Corporate Partners Mercy: The Abundant Compassion of God Cultivating Charism and School […]
NCEA 2015 Catholic Leadership Summit Corporate Partners
NCEA is grateful to the following corporate partners for their generous financial support of the 2015 Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Academy and Catholic Leadership Summit. Superintendent and Assistant Superintendent Academy Catholic Leadership Summit
Mercy: The Abundant Compassion of God
Francis has proclaimed an Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy beginning December 8, 2015 extending to November 20, 2016, the Feast of Christ the King. From the beginning of his papacy, the Holy Father has focused much of his writing and preaching on the Church’s mission to proclaim and practice compassion and mercy: “The Church’s very […]
Cultivating Charism and School Culture
Catholic school charism is a school’s special gifts, particular spirit and focused identity inspired by the Holy Spirit to distinguish and advance the school’s evangelizing and educational mission. – Tim Cook, Ph.D. An excerpt from the presentation “Cultivating Charism and School Culture” at the NCEA 2015 Catholic Leadership Summit. To purchase Cook’s book ‘Charism and Culture,’ […]
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 […]
