Have you started your planning efforts for National Catholic Schools Week 2017? Visit NCEA’s new website to help you plan your year-round marketing efforts. You will find member exclusive content making it easy to draw attention to the academic, faith development and service activities that Catholic school students pursue all year long. This includes: The digital version of […]
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Celebrating the Tree of Life throughout the Liturgical Year
This article was contributed by Sister Lou Ella Hickman, I.W.B.S. For many people, the cross is merely a fashion statement or “bling.” Yet for the early Christians, the cross was such a powerful reminder of Jesus’ humiliating death as a criminal, it was not depicted until the fourth century. Since then, the cross has become the […]
Webinar: Federal Education Programs and Benefits for Private School Students and Teachers
Join NCEA and the U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday, December 14 for the Federal Education Programs and Benefits for Private School Students and Teachers webinar. Webinar Description: In this session the attendee will learn about Federal education programs that provide benefits and services to private school students and teachers under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act […]
NCEA Presidential Awards Nomination Invitation
Each year the National Catholic Educational Association’s Board of Directors presents its major awards at the annual convention. Friends of the association are invited to nominate worthy candidates for these awards – people they believe deserve national recognition for their contributions to Catholic education. These awards, named after past presidents of the association, include: The […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 12/9/16
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. In case you missed it… MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO – December 2016 Hour of Code, What’s the Hype? Advent Resources 2016 […]
MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO – December 2016
Full and Fair Parental Educational Choice: A Path to Justice Over the last few months, we’ve discussed the value of Catholic schools and that, quite simply, Catholic schools work. It is important that all families can have Catholic schools available to them. Parental choice in education is a justice issue. The United States is the […]
Hour of Code, What’s the Hype?
This article was contributed by Michelle C. Mueller, Technology Coordinator at Christ, Prince of Peace School. What is Hour of Code and why are so many people talking about it? The Hour of Code is a global movement to introduce students to computer science for one hour. We, as teachers of students in K-12, are responsible […]
Advent Resources
NCEA is pleased to offer Advent resources that enable Catholic educators to help celebrate this season of Advent with students. Filled with research-based strategies, publications, website and technological tools, these resources will provide Catholic educators with insight and best practices during this Advent season. We hope you have the opportunity to share in the hope, preparation […]
2016 Terrel H. Bell Recipient Honored at National Blue Ribbon Ceremony in Washington, D.C.
The following article is a reprint from the 2016 National Blue Ribbon Award Ceremony Program. The Terrell H. Bell Award for Outstanding Leadership is awarded to principals who have transformed their schools. Their vision and collaborative leadership styles have produced outstanding results for all of their students regardless of race, language proficiency, or socioeconomic status. Dr. Judy Armstrong […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 12/2/16
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. In case you missed it… NCEA Monthly Feature School: Notre Dame School of Dallas Webinar: Likes and Pins: Using Facebook and Pinterest […]
