In this three-part series, Bob Regan discusses the most effective traits in a transformational school leader. In Part I of this blog series, Bob discussed the “fundraiser fallacy,” suggesting that fundraising, while an important element in the preferred leadership profile for Catholic schools, is insufficient in achieving transformational change. Instead, he laid the conceptual groundwork […]
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Incorporating 21st Century Skills in the Classroom
The following article was contributed by Amy Duke, MS, Mathematics Department at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, Texas. When I first started teaching math several years ago, I remember the question I heard most was, “Why?” This question gave me the opportunity to delve into more than just a solution to a problem. More […]
Defining Assessment Literacy
The following article was contributed by Kara Bobowski of NWEA. For any assessment to truly serve its purpose, teachers must be able to interpret and apply the data to help student learning. After all, helping students grow to their fullest potential is the whole point of having an assessment system. By using assessment data to […]
Fundraiser vs. Institution Builder: A Preferred Leadership Profile for Catholic Schools – Part 1
The following is a re-print of a three-part series in Bob Regan discusses the most effective traits in a transformational school leader. Part I: The Fallacy Like the twin certainties of death and taxes, I have come to anticipate two hard realities of my work as a search consultant to Catholic schools. Both certainties appear […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 3/24/17
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. Small Acts of Kindness Making Big Differences Understanding School Bullying Through the Eyes of A Survivor The National Catholic Educational Association Mourns […]
Small Acts of Kindness Making Big Differences
The following article was contributed by Kevin Kimberly, Principal of Memphis Catholic Middle and High School. “You can do small things with great love.” The words hit me the first time I heard them and still compel me to wonder if I’m doing enough when I hear them today. In the world we live in […]
Understanding School Bullying Through the Eyes of A Survivor
Hello everyone! The NCEA Convention & Expo is almost here! Every year I look forward to reuniting with old friends as well as making new ones. The annual NCEA convention is one of those rare events in which you can feel the commitment to youth, and it’s palpable. Some of you may already know me from my […]
The National Catholic Educational Association Mourns the Passing of Cardinal William Henry Keeler
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) joins the Catholic community in mourning the passing of Cardinal William H. Keeler. Known as the “Prince of Baltimore,” Cardinal Keeler will be remembered for his great love for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and support of Catholic education. The cleric was also a 1999 honoree of the distinguished NCEA […]
Bishop pens apostolic letter outlining the importance of Catholic schools today
The following article is a reprint of Tony Gutiérrez‘s article, Apostolic letter: Catholic schools are vehicles of evangelization. Catholic schools play an important role in the New Evangelization, wrote Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted in his new apostolic letter, Evangelizing through Catholic Schools, promulgated on March 3 of this year. In his letter, the bishop identified […]
Designing Cross-Curricular Units and STREAM Lessons in Middle School
The following post was contributed by Sarah Turner, 6th grade teacher and Middle School Curriculum Coordinator at Christ the Redeemer Catholic School in Houston, Texas. Each morning, I read the following prayer attributed to Padre Pedro Arrupe, SJ and meditate on what I find important in my life. Nothing is more practical than finding God, than falling in […]
