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 […]
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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, […]
El Paso’s Bishop Mark Seitz: Black lives matter
This article was written by Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso, Texas and originally published by The National Catholic Reporter on June 4, 2020. Reprinted with permission. I think that sometimes we can fall into the trap of thinking that Christianity is a dead letter religion. That it’s about things that happened a long […]
Our Shining Moment
This blog post with a video was submitted by Frank Donaldson, author of 25 Lessons Learned in 25+ Years in Catholic School Development and the 25 Lessons Learned in 25+ Years in Catholic School Development WORKBOOK and his recent new publication, 15 More Lessons Learned in 30+ Years in Catholic School Development, available in the NCEA bookstore. Frank is the founder and […]
Catholic Educators Continue to Work for Peace and Justice
The following blog was contributed by Kathy Mears, Interim President/CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. Doug, Desmond, April, Michael, Kenisha, Eric, Aaron, James, Tiffany, Jennifer, Derek, Megan, Elizabeth, Adam, Linda, Reggie, Jamie, Matt, Kenny, Keri. These are the names of some of the students I have taught or was principal […]
