The following blog was contributed by Lincoln Snyder, the new president/CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Parents don’t just want their children to be happy; they want their children to be heroes. One of the most distinct memories from my sixth grade year at St. John Vianney in Rancho Cordova, California was my […]
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Don’t Let a Good Disruption Go to Waste
The following blog was contributed by Anne Schafer-Salinas, director of virtual learning at Incarnate Word High School in San Antonio, TX. The 2020 – 2021 year is destined to be included in history books of the future. As the world emerges from pandemic living, schools are just as poised as any organization to learn from the […]
Three Tips for Summer Rejuvenation
The following blog was contributed by Jill Annable, executive director for academic excellence at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). “Trust. You do not have to know it all.” The words startled me. I was merely stepping out of noon Mass alongside an NCEA member superintendent while on a diocesan visit. The pastor stopped us […]
Marketing Your School Is Easier Than You Think
The following blog was contributed by Margaret Kaplow, director of marketing communications, public relations and publications manager at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Tell your story. How many times have you heard that? If you have a finger in marketing at your school, you have heard this plenty. The good news is there are stories to tell […]
Wondering where to go for college? A new directory of Catholic colleges and universities may help
The following blog was contributed by Quentin Wodon, the volunteer team lead for the Global Catholic Education website. In some countries, those considering enrolling in a Catholic college or university may have a choice between a few universities or none at all. In the United States, they have a choice between up to 250 Catholic […]
The smart way to support your school all year round: gift card fundraising by ShopWithScrip
The following blog was contributed byShopWithScrip, the #1 online fundraiser supporting Catholic schools and thousands more organizations across the U.S. Whether your school needs funds for family tuition, classroom enhancements, class trips, or a combination of things, gift card fundraising is the best way to achieve your fundraising goals. The school year is wrapping up […]
A Father’s Love Story
The following blog was contributed by Adam P. Zoeller, a member of the theology department at Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, KY. “I know your works (behold, I have left anopen door before you, which no one canclose.” (Revelation 3:8). Sitting on the couch waiting past the curfew of your adolescent son and/or daughter […]
10 Lessons to Heed in Achieving School Financial Sustainability
The institutional knowledge of Habeeb and Associates Architects can help your school begin to map out financial sustainability. H & A Architects specializes in educational design and puts a spotlight on 10 things your school can be thinking about for the coming school year beginning with a “healthy building” and classroom designs that encourage student engagement. […]
Five Ways to Include Disability in Equity Work
The following blog was contributed by Stephanie Cawthon, professor of psychology at the University of Texas at Austin and founding director of the National Deaf Center. Last year brought not only the COVID-19 pandemic, but also an intensification of the public consciousness and the need to recognize, unpack, and take action to remedy the deep […]
Now STREAM-ing: A Catholic Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning
The following blog was contributed by Allie Johnston from William H. Sadlier, Inc. STREAM is an acronym for a uniquely Catholic interdisciplinary approach. In this acronym, each letter stands for a discipline: S—science; T—technology; R—religion; E—engineering; A—art; and M—mathematics. Integrate them and you have STREAM, a vision and a framework that makes faith and Catholic […]
