This summer, Christine Mooney, Director of Instructional Technology, traveled to Berlin, Germany where history came to life and she also attended the Global Leadership Summit hosted by Education First. Students from around the world gathered to collaborate and ideate about “The Influence of Technology on Society” and its impact on the areas of the environment, […]
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WEEKLY ROUND UP 8/17/2018
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… What is Your Mission? Catholic schools look ahead with innovation but also focus on tradition Science and […]
What is Your Mission?
The following article was contributed by Victor Bell, Assistant Head Football Coach, Defensive Coordinator, and Social Studies Teacher at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson City, Missouri. Hello, everyone, my name is Victor Bell. I am the Assistant Head Football Coach and Defensive Coordinator and social studies teacher at Helias Catholic High School in Jefferson […]
Catholic schools look ahead with innovation but also focus on tradition
The following article is a re-post of Catholic schools look ahead with innovation but also focus on tradition by Carol Zimmermann, CATHOLIC NEWS SERVICE. If anyone could rest on their laurels, it’s Catholic schools for all they have accomplished in their U.S. history, educating in the faith and teaching children of all backgrounds in cities and rural areas […]
Science and Religion Come Together at Donovan Catholic
A team of four teachers from Donovan Catholic High School participated in the Science & Religion Seminars in June, an initiative exploring the interface of science and religion at the University of Notre Dame’s McGrath Institute for Church Life. Besides hearing from scholars in religion and the sciences, teachers from high schools around the country […]
New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII
The following article is a re-post of New L.A. STEM school inspired by JPII by the Catholic News Agency. John Paul II taught often that science and religion follow complementary paths toward the same goal – truth. A new high school in Los Angeles – the St. John Paul II STEM Academy – aims to help […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 8/10/2018
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… Importance of Catholic schools today Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design […]
Importance of Catholic schools today
The following article is a re-post of Importance of Catholic schools today by Michael Lancaster, Superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Madison. Why do Catholic schools exist? When you look at this from a student’s view, there are two clear goals: 1) College and 2) Heaven. While we hope that students realize these […]
Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity
The following article is a re-post of Keeping Catholic school tuition affordable requires creativity by Chaz Muth and Carol Zimmermann, Catholic News Service. Making Catholic education accessible to everyone has been a mission of the church in the U.S. for centuries, but keeping it affordable in modern times has required innovative methods. Religious orders and parish schools labored […]
Differentiated Instruction and Universal Design for Learning: The Dynamic Duo of Curriculum Accessibility
The following article was contributed by Maggie Hubbard, ACES Assistant Director for Special Education, Notre Dame of Maryland University. One-size-fits-all approach…it really only addresses the needs of one child. As Catholic schools continue to move forward in the effort to include and educate students of all academic levels and abilities including students with learning challenges […]
