This week’s newsletter is focused on the landmark Espinoza v. Montana Department of Revenue case which will be heard by the U.S. Supreme Court in January. Many people believe the case will overturn Blaine amendments which are present in 37 states and are used to prevent the state from funding religious schools in any way. […]
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Tips for Successful Administration of the Affective Battery of the IFG:ACRE
This blog was contributed by Andrea Chavez-Kopp, Director of Formation and Digital Engagement at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. Students are familiar with standardized assessments in other content areas, so when asked to participate in the Assessment of Children/Youth Religious Education (ACRE), it is important to approach administration of this tool […]
Catholic School Matters Radio Hour
This week’s Catholic School Matters podcast includes two great conversations with two thought leaders in Catholic schools. First, I speak with Fr. Eric Ramirez, SJ from Regis Jesuit High School in Denver. Fr. Ramirez is the director of pastoral ministry for the boys division and we talk about the unique nature of a co-institutional church. […]
Building a Culture of Life
This blog was contributed by Jonathan Login, Digital Project Coordinator at the National Catholic Educational Institution (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. Throughout her history and tradition, the Church has upheld a unique and solemn respect for human life. There is a wide variety of ministries and activities by which the faithful live out this reverence for […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
This past week I spent a great deal of time with Jodee Blanco, the anti-bullying speaker. She came to Montana to present at 5 of our schools and to all of our teachers as part of our Catholic Teacher Days. I served as her chaperone driving her around our great state. She gives a powerful […]
Positive Psychology: Focusing on Strengths and the Cultivation of Well-being and Happiness
This blog was contributed by Matthew Breuninger, M.A., Psy.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio. Dr. Breuninger is also a licensed clinical psychologist. As a clinical psychologist and a college professor, I find myself profoundly aware of the mental health issues and concerns that plague many of our students. Research […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
This week’s Catholic School Matters Radio Hour is a long-form conversation with Sr. Angie Shaughnessy of Loyola Marymount, the “nun lawyer.” This is her fourth time on the podcast and this time, our discussion is focused on hot topics in Catholic schools. I sent Sr. Angie the topics beforehand and we alternate topics we want […]
A High School Student Shares His Experience with MAP Growth
For the past year, high school junior Max P. has been an intern in the marketing department at NWEA in Portland, Oregon. Since it’s not often we get to hear detailed student reactions to assessments, we thought we’d go straight to the source and invite Max to write a guest blog sharing his experience taking […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
I recently read Sr. Helen Prejean’s latest book River of Fire and found it relevant and inspiring to our work in Catholic education. The book is worth your time for spiritual inspiration and learning about the changes in the Church over the past 50 years that continue to impact our schools. I think it might be a […]
Catholic School Matters Radio Hour
This week, I am airing a conversation with Fr. Bryan Massingale from Fordham. He is a professor of social ethics and theology and is uniquely positioned to assist us in our study of the Congregation for Catholic Education’s recently released “Male and Female He Created Them: Towards a Path of Dialogue on the Question of […]
