The following article was contributed by Jennifer David, Principal at Saint Patrick Catholic School in Meridian, MS. St. Patrick School has been a strong presence in Meridian, Mississippi for over 140 years with a current enrollment of 162 students. This rich tradition, dating back to 1873, provides children in Pre-K3 through 8th grade with an […]
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Improving Fire Safety and Arson Awareness for Faith-Based and Community Organizations
The following article is a re-print of the FEMA (federal Emergency Management Agency) email. Preventing Arson at Houses of Worship May 9th, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. EDT Register Here Each year for Arson Awareness Week, the U.S. Fire Administration (USFA) gathers and shares information to raise awareness of arson or youth fire-setting and provide individuals […]
Forget Everything You Learned in School
The following article is a re-posting of Ken Willers article, Forget Everything You Learned in School – published April 20, 2017. Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid. -Albert Einstein The need for 21st Century Learning may […]
Weekly Round Up 4/21/17
Collaboration for Common Mission: Use of Social Media Networking to Proclaim Sports and Spirituality 3.0: Success in Sports Engage Your Students With BreakoutEDU (No) Know Instructional Tools Make Teaching Better Technology Personal Litany of the Saints Catholic School Educators: Call to Discipleship NCEA is pleased to share its new weekly reflection series “Catholic School Educators: […]
Collaboration for Common Mission: Use of Social Media Networking to Proclaim
The following article was contributed by Ryan Lombardozzi, NCEA Social Media Coordinator. Nancy Caramancio, Abigail Greer and Sarah Yaklic presented on how organizations and schools can utilize social media to spread and proclaim their Catholic faith as tools of collaboration and how to measure the reach and engagement of their efforts. The stories you share […]
Sports and Spirituality 3.0: Success in Sports
The following post was contributed by Ryan Lombardozzi, NCEA Social Media Coordinator. How should prayer and spiritual formation be incorporated into the athletic community? Three Assumptions of Coaches: Love Your Sport Working With Young People – is a source of joy Transformation The spirituality of coaching begins with supporting one another through: Praying for your […]
(No) Know Instructional Tools Make Teaching Better Technology
The following article was contributed by Ellen Wedemeyer of String Theory Schools. I can’t wait to get to St. Louis! I have so many new and exciting resources and strategies (and stories, of course) to share with all of you. I have five tools you can use Monday morning. They include: Design lessons based on […]
Personal Litany of the Saints
The following post was contributed by Adam Zoeller, theology department chair of Saint Xavier High School in Louisville, KY. An avid listener of sports talk radio, I enjoy listening to analysis of college basketball and college football on my way to and from work. The updates, statistics and regular phone calls from fans are entertaining. However, […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 4/14/17
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. April Public Policy Updates Monthly Message from NCEA President/CEO – April 2017 3 Pitfalls to Avoid in International Student Recruitment It’s NOT […]
April Public Policy Updates
The following article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PVBM, PhD., NCEA Director of Public Policy. Here are some important reminders for upcoming deadlines and updates that can impact your school. Parental Choice Initiatives: Although President Trump’s plan for advancing parental choice of schooling is the subject of much discussion among educational organizations and political think […]
