Join NCEA on Wednesday, October 5 for the Goodbye NCLB – Hello ESSA! webinar! Webinar Description: The Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) that replaces NCLB will be fully implemented during the 2017-2018 school year. The consultation process takes place later this year and should be based on the new provisions in ESSA. Section 1117 […]
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The Feast of the Archangels…and Kids
This article was contributed by James Boss, Religion & Social Studies Teacher at St. John the Evangelist Catholic School in Panama City, FL. As September 29th approaches it is a great privilege to teach kids about the three great archangels whose feast day we will celebrate. These three great champions of God are mentioned explicitly in Scripture and have […]
Webinar: Amoris Laetitia: Listening to the Joys and Hungers of Families (Part 1)
Join NCEA and Strong Catholic Families on Wednesday, September 28 for the Amoris Laetitia: Listening to the Joys and Hungers of Families (Part 1) webinar. Webinar Description: This webinar is provided by the Strong Catholic Families national partnership and kicks off a series of 8 on the topic of Amoris Laetitia. Join panelists for Q & […]
Webinar: Follow the Blue Brick Road: Learn the National Blue Ribbon Process
Join NCEA on Thursday, September 22 for the Follow the Blue Brick Road: Learn the National Blue Ribbon Process webinar. Webinar Description: Since 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Award is the highest award bestowed to schools by the United States Department of Education. Recognition such as this can bring welcomed and deserved attention to schools and […]
Catholic Coalition for Special Education Helps Two Children with Down Syndrome Attend Catholic School
This article was contributed by Andrea Kopp, NCEA Educational Resource Manager and Kathy Dempsey of Catholic Coalition for Special Education. Press Release: August 26, 2016 Contact: Kathy Dempsey for CCSE: 202-359-4379 or [email protected] (Kensington, Maryland) – Embracing change and making time to get it right are not easy, but when it comes to educating and nurturing the […]
Webinar: Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources
Join NCEA and RenWeb on Thursday, September 15 for the Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources webinar. Webinar Description: In today’s competitive school environment, a strong marketing strategy can be the difference between a healthy sustainable school and a school that struggles to stay afloat. This workshop is designed to show you how to treat your […]
Webinar: Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions
Join NCEA and Sevenstar on Wednesday, September 14 for the Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions webinar. Webinar Description: Christian school leaders are invited to learn about making effective decisions and running smart blended learning pilots from Liz Arney, the author of Go Blended! A Handbook for Blending Learning in Schools and a former blended learning […]
Collaboration and Visioning Through the Lens of Growth Mindset
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. In June, I wrote to you about summer professional development offerings held in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Baton Rouge that were focused on the topic of Growth Mindset. I had the privilege of attending the second phase of […]
Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. New Voucher Program: Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program went into effect this school year. The program offers vouchers for students state-wide who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 628 students received […]
MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO September 2016
The Advantage of Catholic Schools Last week, I loaded up my three young children, Lucy, Sam and Molly, and headed toward St. Peter’s Catholic School in Olney, Maryland. After dropping them off in the hall, I weaved my way through the hustle and bustle of the first day of school to thank the school principal. […]
