The Chicago Sun-Times is the newspaper of record in the city hosting the NCEA 2019 Convention & Expo. Recently, an editorial was published pointing out the wake of problems left in communities where schools, stores and churches close. The editorial deftly explains this domino effect and then explores the important role Catholic schools and parishes […]
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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 […]
Administrator and Boards: Cultivating Relationships for Success
Based on A Catholic School Governance Handbook for a New Era (p.3), the authors, Dr. Dan Ryan, Dr. Regina Haney, and Dr. Anthony Sabatino named preferred universal constructs or competencies and habits of mind needed for future board successes. These competencies and habits should be found in all school board models: Collaborate: willingness, knowledge, and […]
Diocese of Owensboro Catholic Schools Gather for Diocesan Mass
The following article was contributed by Ann Flaherty, Superintendent of Schools in the Diocese of Owensboro, KY. God said: This is the sign of the covenant that I am making between me and you and every living creature with you for all ages to come: I set my bow in the clouds to serve as […]
Celebrating and Marketing Our Catholic Schools: The Role of Teachers
The following article was contributed by Helene Redmond, teacher at St. Martin of Tours School in Gaithersburg, MD. Each day, Catholic school teachers challenge over a million students to engage in innovation learning, to problem-solve, to work in teams, and to stretch their thinking. Our teachers show students how to live a faith that is […]
School Marketing for Non-Marketers
The following article was contrbuted by Tom Nagle, Chief Strategist at Growth School Enrollment. Stating the obvious, just as a parish cannot exist without its parishioners, a school cannot exist without students and supportive families. The cost to educate in Catholic Schools presents a challenge to many families of primary and secondary school students. Non-Profit […]
St. John Vianney Catholic School Students Blow Past Toys for Tots Goal
Keeping a promise to his students at St. John Vianney Catholic School in the city of Wyoming, principal Gregg Bruno climbed onto the school roof on Thursday, December 15, 2016 to spend the freezing cold day on the roof of the school. His roof-sit was the incentive for students to bring in 335 gifts for […]
Holy Spirit Catholic School students help provide clean water in Haiti
After tallying 2016 donations, Holy Spirit Catholic School collected $1,742, which provided life-saving water filters for 58 families in Haiti. As part of their preparation for the 2016 Christmas season, students at Holy Spirit Catholic School in Grand Rapids performed a corporal works of mercy and helped provide clean water for people in Haiti. Holy Spirit students […]
The Catholic School Open House
The following article was contributed by Anthony G. Sahadi, principal of St. Martin of Tours in Gaithersburg, MD. January 28th – February 3rd, 2018, we will showcase our American Catholic Schools with Catholic Schools Week – a week of celebrating and showcasing our Catholic Identity, academic excellence, and service. It is also a time to celebrate […]
November Public Policy Updates
Parental Choice: While a national tax credit bill for financial assistance to parents for school choice appears to be off the table for the present, the tax code revisions under consideration at present call for the expansion of 529 college savings accounts to include elementary and secondary school tuition up to $10,000 per year. NCEA […]
