In this week’s Catholic School Matters Radio Hour (December 5), I am joined by three great guests to discuss teen addiction. First, I’m joined by my former guidance counselor at Creighton Prep, Steve Wertzberger. Steve shares his 35+ year experience as a guidance counselor and the decision to move to random drug testing to deter […]
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Early Learning in Indiana
The following article was contributed by Rita Parsons, Principal, Holy Spirit School, Indianapolis, IN. Indiana lawmakers have passed into law financial initiatives to provide quality childcare and preschool programs to families with income requirements. The state legislators believe high-quality Early Learning and Childcare programs are a gateway to an increase in the number of high […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
After a Thanksgiving spent with relatives, I found myself thinking about the polarization present in our society. NCR ran a great story last week on “Healing Polarization in the Church” and the NY Times a funny piece entitled “How To Have a Conversation with Your Angry Uncle.” It’s on our minds as the toxic political […]
Weekly Round Up 11/30/2018
Didn’t have the chance to check in with NCEA Talk each day? We’ve got you covered. Each Friday NCEA Talk will post a roundup of Catholic education news and resources from the week. In case you missed it… Media Literacy: Searching for God in the MCU Advent in Action: Putting Our Faith into Motion for […]
Media Literacy: Searching for God in the MCU
“I believe in Christianity as I believe the sun has risen, not only because I see it, but because by it, I see everything else.” – C.S. Lewis A colleague of mine once stated that, “best practice is whatever works that day in the classroom.” If that statement can be proven true pedagogically, then my […]
Catholic School Matters Radio Hour
Here is the link to the November 21st Catholic School Matters Radio Hour focusing on new Catholic leaders. The 90-minute podcast features four conversations with new Catholic school leaders: Mary Pat Donaghue, the Executive Director of the Secretariat for Catholic Education at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). Here is another (video) interview with her. We discuss […]
Advent in Action: Putting Our Faith into Motion for Our Students
The following article was contributed by Keven Rinaman, Director of Technology, Calvert Catholic Schools, Tiffin, OH. The air has cooled down, the days are getting shorter, and some of us have started to see snow on the ground. We have just spent time with our families to give thanks for all of our blessings and […]
Is Your School Making the Most of Federal Funding?
Did you know that private schools are eligible to receive federal funds through the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA)? Last year, private schools across the country used Title I, II, III, and IV funds to improve the education experience for both students and teachers. To be eligible, you’ll need to work with your local educational […]
Boston College Is Recruiting Catholic School Leaders
The Roche Center for Catholic Education is excited to begin recruiting for the eighth cohort (Cohort 19) of the Emmaus Series. Catholic school leadership is a demanding and daring ministry that requires particular support for professional learning and growth. The Emmaus Series is a one-of-a-kind, 20-month leadership development program offering executive-level training on Catholic school improvement. Participants […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
Last week I was in Baltimore for the Education Committee and the conversation there (just like at CLS!) turned to enrollment numbers. Have you noticed that conversations about enrollment in Catholic schools tend to cause discomfort? We talk about the number of students we’ve lost since last year, since 2008, or since 1960. This hypersensitivity […]
