On this week’s Catholic School Matters Radio Hour podcast, I bring on four super guests to explore different aspects of our work in Catholic schools. First, Dr. Massimo Faggioli of Villanova joins me to discuss the crisis in the Church. As a professor of Church History and a native of Italy, Dr. Faggioli has a unique perspective. He […]
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What is digital literacy and why does it matter to Catholic students?
What does the term “digital literacy” mean to you? The recent NCEA webinar on The Critical Role of Digital Reading in Literacy Growth explored how digital literacy involves much more than just reading books electronically. It encompasses 21st-century skills related to the effective and appropriate use of technology. The American Library Association (ALA) defines digital literacy […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
A few weeks back, I became aware of a blog post by a parish priest arguing that children don’t necessarily belong in the sanctuary. I heard echoes of what people often argue about school culture—that is elusive and only understood by a select few. His central argument: There is something in Catholic Church culture that […]
How to Turn Your Classroom into a Digital Art Museum
The following blog was contributed by Claire Albano Fisse, Customer Relationship Manager, Eastern Region, FACTS. “Art is the signature of civilizations.” – Beverly Sills As a high school history teacher, I found myself being challenged to bring art into my history classroom in creative ways, and I was perplexed with how to “meet the students […]
Weekly Round Up 2/22/2019
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Webinars Spiritual and Financial Stewardship: Managing Your Endowment Alongside Catholic Values – Monday, February 25, 2019, 1 PM EST Design for Change: Your Students Can Make a Difference – Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 4 PM EST Using the Engineering Design Process […]
Weekly Round Up 2/15/2019
Webinars Strengthening SEL in Your School: Taking a Comprehensive Approach to Program Development – Tuesday, February 19, 2019, 4 PM EST Free Blended Learning Resources for College, Career and Life – Wednesday, February 20, 2019, 4 and 7 PM EST Classical Education: Rigor and Relevance Across the Curriculum – Thursday, February 21, 2019, 4 PM […]
Shark Tank Lesson Plans
Hetzelfde effect van Viagra werd bij alle mannen waargenomen, dus werd besloten het middel te positioneren als een middel tegen seksuele impotentie. Geleidelijk aan begonnen er analogen (generieke geneesmiddelen) te verschijnen, maar die geven https://expressapotheek.com/ geen gegarandeerd resultaat en zijn vaak niet zo doeltreffend als het oorspronkelijke geneesmiddel Viagra. This article appeared originally in EVERFI’s […]
10 Must-Ask Questions When Evaluating Student Growth Assessments
It’s important for educators to evaluate their current assessment tools and determine what makes a strong student growth assessment. Being able to demonstrate academic growth to state stakeholders, school boards, and parents is vital, as is meeting school and diocesan goals. To that end, choosing the best growth measurement tool is paramount, for the school, […]
Catholic School Matters Radio Hour
On this week’s Catholic School Matters Radio Hour podcast, I bring on three great guests with unique perspectives. Dr. Brandi Odom-Lucas, the principal of Verbum Dei HS in South Central LA, comes on to discuss her work at the Cristo Rey high school in Los Angeles. The “Verb” is a historically African-American high school which transitioned to a […]
Yes, There’s Science Behind Improving Students’ SEL Skills
The following blog was contributed by Jonathan Martin, Program Director, Partner Engagement at ACT, Inc. Soft skills, 21st century skills, life skills, social and emotional learning (SEL)—call it what you will—semantics aside, the idea that nonacademic factors like empathy, self-awareness and self-management are critical to student success is no longer up for debate. In fact, […]
