St. Mary Nativity School Children Participate in Prayer Service during National Day of Prayer for Peace

This article was contributed by Anne-Marie Cronin, Director of Marketing and Enrollment Management at St. Mary Nativity School in the Diocese of Joliet, IL. Students at St. Mary Nativity School in the Diocese of Joliet, IL gathered on Sept. 9 during the National Day of Prayer for Peace and conducted a prayer service. Bishop R. Daniel Conlon […]

Goodbye NCLB – Hello ESSA!

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 […]

WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/30/16

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… St. Joseph Catholic School Principal Lynne Scheffler Earns National Recognition The Feast of the Archangels…and Kids Thirty-seven […]

St. Joseph Catholic School Principal Lynne Scheffler Earns National Recognition

This press release was contributed by Margaret Kaplow, NCEA Public Relations Manager. Arlington, VA – The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) congratulates winning principal, Lynne Scheffler from St. Joseph Catholic School in the Diocese of Joliet, as one of three Catholic elementary school principals named as winners of the 2016 National Distinguished Principals Award presented […]

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 […]

Catholic School Matters by Dr. Tim Uhl Now on iTunes

Dr. Tim Uhl, superintendent of Montana Catholic Schools, recently launched the Catholic Schools Matters podcast which interviews thought leaders in Catholic education and discusses the future of Catholic schools in America. The podcast explores the bright spots, the challenges and the best path forward. Click here to download and listen to Catholic School Matters! Be sure to check out episode […]

Christ the King Catholic School Principal Kathleen House Earns National Recognition

This press release was contributed by Margaret Kaplow, NCEA Public Relations Manager. Arlington, VA- The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) congratulates winning principal, Kathleen House from Christ the King Catholic School in the Diocese of Little Rock, as one of three Catholic elementary school principals named as winners of the 2016 National Distinguished Principals Award […]