This article, Purposeful Explorers: Adolescents Finding Their Purposes in a Catholic High School, by Brandi P. Quinn, Ph.D., originally appeared in the Journal of Catholic Education (Volume 21; Issue 2). Dr. P. Quinn, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor in the College of Education at Texas Christian University. Correspondence regarding this article may be sent to […]
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Creating a Positive School Climate
The following blog was contributed by Chyrise King, Ph.D., who will be presenting “Creating a Positive School Climate” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. REGISTER NOW! ICSL 2019 is an engaging professional development opportunity for principals, aspiring principals, presidents, diocesan leaders, pastors, and board members. The preliminary […]
STREAM in Action: Easy to Find
This blog was contributed by Meg Draeger, STEMM Coordinator at Chaminade Julienne High School in Dayton, OH. I am looking forward to the upcoming STREAM 3.0 Conference. I had the privilege to attend and present at the inaugural NCEA STREAM Conference held at the University of Dayton in 2014. The school where I work is […]
STREAM and Social Media – A Perfect Blend
The following blog was contributed by Nancy Caramanico, Digital Technology Specialist at E2Today: Educate and Engage. A video that accompanies this blog is available online. Today’s digital tools provide excellent means for sharing powerful student work. Created with digital tools, student work is augmented through communication and collaboration with others in digital spaces. One only […]
Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Keeping the Mission in Mind
The following blog was contributed by Daniel Baillargeon, Ph.D., Superintendent, Diocese of Springfield in MA. Dr. Baillargeon will be presenting “Decisions, Decisions, Decisions: Keeping Mission in Mind” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. REGISTER NOW! ICSL 2019 is an engaging professional development opportunity for principals, aspiring […]
Weekly Round Up 5/31/2019
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Professional Development Mark your calendars for Summer Professional Development! The Brown Hotel in Louisville, KY is once again the host hotel for the Seventeenth Annual Education Law Symposium (July 11 – 14, 2019). ALERT! Early Bird registration has been […]
Engaging Students in Conversational Catechesis: Accompaniment and Instruction
The following blog was contributed by Becca Meagher, Campus Minister, Theology Teacher, and Red Knight Volunteer Corps Coordinator, at Benilde-St. Margaret’s School in St. Louis Park, MN. Becca Meagher will be presenting “Engaging Students in Conversational Catechesis: Accompaniment and Instruction” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. SAVE […]
Maryland School Uses 3D Printer as a Teaching Tool
The following article was contributed by Emma Kerr of The Frederick News-Post. It appeared originally under the title “School Notes: The future of computer class.” Carrie Michaels-Anderson, computer teacher at St. John Regional Catholic School, gets one request from students over and over: to use her three 3D printers, awarded to the school through a […]
Unlocking the Department Chair to Drive Instructional Improvement
The following blog was contributed by Michael Volonnino, Ph.D., Principal, and Gina Matthews, Ph.D., Assistant Principal at Archbishop Williams High School in Braintree, MA. Dr. Volonnino and Dr. Matthews will be presenting “Unlocking the Department Chair to Drive Instructional Improvement” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. SAVE […]
Catholic School Matters Radio Hour
This week’s Catholic School Matters Radio Hour features four guests from the NCEA Convention in Chicago. First, Dr. Timothy O’Malley from the McGrath Institute for Church Life at Notre Dame comes on to discuss the role of liturgy in Catholic schools. He points out the liturgy should be worship with prayer at its center and […]