Category: Learn

The following article was contributed by Doreen Engel, Director of the Benilde Program at St. Raphael Academy in Pawtucket, RI. The following scene will be familiar to any educator in the Catholic School Community.  A mother is asking for something for her child, and we have to say no. We’ve all experienced discomfort in such […]

Teaching your children can seem like an endless, daunting and sometimes overwhelming task. Trying to get your little ones to concentrate, let alone understand the concepts can sometimes feel impossible, however, there are several ways you can engage your child’s mind, actively encouraging them to want to learn and to helping them gain a comprehensive […]

As we continue our journey through Bearing Witness, we dove deeper into anti-Semitism and then history of this concept. The Jewish history is a history of deep understanding of community, culture, and faith. I gained a better appreciation of the faith connections between my Catholic faith and the Jewish people. Yet, I also learned that […]

The following article was contributed by Ann Oro, Director of K12 Instructional Technology for the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark. Imagine playing a game of twenty questions with your class and students from across the country or around the globe. One of the advantages to our connected world is the ability to use the Internet, a […]

The following article was contributed by Patricia McGann. Essential to successful inclusion is an understanding and acceptance of the particularly Catholic notion that each of us is made in the “image and likeness of God.” Catholic schools have historically been safe havens for children – places where children are treated gently and guided carefully as […]

The following article was contributed by Naomi Mayor, Director of Campus and Community Education Programs at the Anti-Defamation League. Building Ally Behaviors is a new, free online course to help 3rd-7th grade teachers maintain a positive classroom environment that is safe and inclusive so that all students can learn and thrive. The 20 minute course, […]

The following article was contributed by Elizabeth Bierly, M.Ed., 4th Grade teacher at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School in Atlanta, Georgia held their 8th Annual Invention Convention this year. This project was introduced to St. Jude by a current teacher who had prior experience with it at another school. The […]

Have you ever heard your car make an unknown sound? You know how that goes – you hear the sound, then you call your mechanic to get an appointment, then you describe the sound (often a bit embarrassing!), and then the mechanic uses what you told him plus what he sees and hears himself, and […]

The following article was contributed by Ann Kaiser, STEM Education Consultant, CEO of ProjectEngin LLC and Consultant with the Archdiocese of Newark. At ProjectEngin, we firmly believe “E” is the key to unlocking the real potential of STEM, STEAM, or STREAM! Effective use of Engineering in the K-12 classroom can change your learning environment by providing […]