Mary gets called out to New York on an emergency business trip and is going to miss her son’s championship game. But she tunes into Facebook Live and sees Jimmy make the winning basket. She is overjoyed and can’t stop talking about the game and how supportive your school is of families. Her friends and […]
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Catholic School Matters Top 5
When I became principal of Catholic High in New Iberia in 2006, I was aware that the school played a role in the book Dead Man Walking (published in 1993) by Sr. Helen Prejean. I found out that the couple murdered were David LeBlanc, a senior at Catholic High Class of 1978, and Loretta Bourque, a student […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 4/20/2018
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… Learning is the Reward NCEA 2019 Convention & Expo Call for Proposals Now Open! Assessment Data and […]
Learning is the Reward
The following article was contributed by Sue Nelson, Associate Superintendent of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. One of the greatest challenges I have faced, and continue to face, is how to facilitate a philosophical shift among educators and parents that will lead to assessment and grading beliefs and practices that truly support all learners. I say […]
NCEA 2019 Convention & Expo Call for Proposals Now Open!
NCEA 2019 Convention & Expo Chicago, IL April 23-25, 2019 Open Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2018 Close Date: Tuesday, June 4, 2018 The information below has been developed to assist you in developing a proposal for NCEA 2019. For additional information, please refer to the resources and questions section located at the bottom of the page. Good Luck! […]
Assessment Data and Marketing Catholic Schools
The following article was contributed by Chyrise King MBA, P.D., Associate Superintendent for Marketing and Enrollment Department of Catholic School in the Diocese of San Jose. As you know, assessment data can provide a way to monitor student progress and make data-informed decisions. In our session we will show you how you can use that […]
Reflections from the Middle Class of Holiness
I opened my phone and listened to my podcast conversation with Fr. Gene Merz, SJ. Fr. Gene is an old friend and mentor and it was so great to hear his voice reminding me about how to be holy—by reflecting on my life, by spending time in prayer, and by appreciating the grace in my […]
Catholic School Matters Top 5
Happy Easter! I enjoyed a couple of weeks break from curating and am back for a final 5-week push to the end of the school year. (Sounds like one of your teachers, right?) Last week, Pope Francis released Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad). It’s a great document and I encourage you to put […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 4/13/2018
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… March Public Policy Updates Individualization – The Truly New Element of Personalized Learning How STEM & the […]
March Public Policy Updates
Public Policy and Political Action on Behalf of Catholic Schools The Association’s mission statement and the expectations of its members call NCEA to provide leadership in shaping public policies and encouraging political actions that acknowledge and support the important role of Catholic schools in the United States, that affirm and support the rights of all […]
