The following blog was contributed by Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author and consultant. We’ve never seen a back to school like this before. We’ve also never had an opportunity like this before either. Challenge and uncertainty, when met with faith, optimism, hope and resolve, can become blessed catalysts for growth and even unexpected […]
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Focus your efforts: Identifying what matters most to close learning gaps for back-to-school student success
The following blog was contributed by Dr. Gene Kerns, Chief Academic Officer at Renaissance Learning, Inc. Note: This is an excerpt from a blog series on using assessment data to address learning gaps during the 2020–2021 school year. To read the series, click here. As you reflect on the many unknowns around Back-to-School, you may feel […]
Finding the Words
The following blog was contributed by Liz Ramos, principal of St. Michael – St. Gabriel Archangels Catholic Elementary School, Archdiocese of Indianapolis. My heart is broken, and I wish I had answers. I wish I knew what to tell my parents when they ask what instruction will look like in the fall after ten weeks […]
Serving God Through Serving Others
The following blog was contributed by Eileen Mostyn, a senior at the University of Notre Dame and summer intern for the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). From the time I entered preschool at age three, up until now, as I prepare to begin my senior year of college, Catholic education has been a constant in […]
Authentic Identity in Catholic Education
The following blog was contributed by Emma Ladwig, a senior majoring in marketing at the University of Notre Dame and a summer intern with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). What do you want to be when you grow up? It’s a common question, and one I have asked myself (and been asked) countless times. […]
Sweet Spirit: Educating for Freedom in Catholic Schools
The following blog was contributed by Dr. Brandi Odom Lucas, principal, and Karen Chambers, director of campus ministry, at Verbum Dei High School in Los Angeles. Dr. O.L. earned a Doctorate in Educational Leadership for Social Justice from Loyola Marymount University. She is passionate about how faith and culture enhance education, is a mom of […]
Ancora Imparo: Spiritual Reflections to Combat Racism in Catholic Schools
The following blog was contributed by Vincent Hale, music and theater teacher at Our Lady Queen of Angels School in New York, NY. For a more complete and in-depth understanding of Who, What, When, Where, and Why to respond to Racial and Social Injustice, check out his piece on the Partnership Schools blog. As a […]
Leading by Example
The following blog was contributed by Rachel Rell, a junior at the University of Notre Dame and a summer intern with the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). As the oldest of six children, I often found myself calling out to our mom for help in yielding off the copying voices of my younger siblings. As […]
Finding a New Purpose for NCEA 2020 Convention Bags
The following blog was contributed by Kathy Mears, Interim President/CEO at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago filled unused bags from the cancelled NCEA 2020 Convention & Expo to take care of food distribution and the local shower program. Kathleen Donahue-Coia, acting president & […]
Student Voice Survey Series: ‘I can’t talk to my teacher in-person, so it makes my learning harder’
The following blog was contributed by Gretchen Guffy and Katie Gragnaniello. What students are experiencing during the coronavirus outbreak while learning at home This spring, we began the series on students’ perceptions of coronavirus with a blog summarizing the technological devices available to students at home as well as their internet access and quality. In this blog, […]
