Today, the annual migration of the Monarch butterflies is in great peril, in large part because of the disappearance of a plant that the monarch needs to breed all along its route: milkweed. The monarch will lay its eggs only on milkweed; its caterpillars eat only milkweed. It is up to people in America’s farming heartland […]
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Taking Retention Seriously: Have A Point Person for Retention
Companies that create a content and productive work environment keep good employees. This reputation gets the company on the list of the top best companies to work for making recruitment easier. Furthermore this reputation influences the consumer’s choice of product or services because satisfied employees do good work. So contentment impacts all facets of a […]
Weekly Round Up 5/22/2015
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 round up of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… LEARN: At the Heart of Catholic Education / Wisdom & Witness 2015 PROCLAIM: Catholic School 2015 Presidential […]
At the Heart of Catholic Education
“Let it be known to all who enter here that Christ is the reason for this school, the unseen but ever present Teacher in its classes the model for its children the inspiration for its staff.” This wonderful quote can be found in many of our Catholic schools and is truly a mantra we all […]
Congratulations to the Catholic School 2015 Presidential Scholars
U.S. Secretary of Education Arne Duncan announced the 51st class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 141 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics or the arts. Established in 1964 by Executive Order of the President, the United States Presidential Scholars Program recognizes and celebrates some of our nation’s most distinguished high school seniors. NCEA […]
Weekly Round up – 5/15/15
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 round up of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… LEAD: What is Your Board’s Meeting Atmosphere Pulse? LEARN: Summer PD is Around the Corner PROCLAIM: […]
Monthly Message from NCEA’s President – May 2015
A Message from NCEA President Brother Robert Bimonte, FSC Dear NCEA Members, It is hard to believe that we are coming to the end of another academic year. The time has passed quickly, but I am confident that each of you can look back at these past nine months with a great sense of pride […]
Reminder: Summer PD is Around the Corner!
Keep your professional learning front and center this summer with these great professional learning opportunities. NCEA New Directions Blended Learning Symposium: June 22-24, 2015 One thing is clear: blended learning is a pedagogically valuable method of instruction that uses online technology to not just supplement, but to enrich and improve the learning process. This conference […]
What is Your Board’s Meeting-Atmosphere Pulse?
This post by Regina Haney, Ed.D., Executive Director Department of Boards and Councils, originally appeared on the NCEA Board and Councils newsfeed. During a recent NCEA sponsored webinar, Committee-Driven Boards, a participant posed a great questioned. The question was: “What are the best practices to keep a positive atmosphere among board members and committee members?” Just […]
Monday Morning Meeting: Summer PD Plans
On Mondays, NCEA Talk presents a member submitted topic or question for discussion. Share your knowledge and resources with your Catholic school educators across the country by emailing [email protected]. This week’s question: NCEA wants to know: What are your summer professional development plans? If you have information and resources to share, please email [email protected].
