Dear NCEA Members: For those of you who were able to join us in San Diego for the 2016 Convention & Expo, I hope you were as inspired and excited as I was about the great blessings of Catholic schools. NCEA 2016 provided us an opportunity to listen and engage with others, acquire new knowledge […]
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NCEA 2017 Call for Proposals is Open!
Before breaking for your summer vacation, reminder to submit your proposal for the NCEA 2017 Convention & Expo in St. Louis, MO from April 18-20, 2017! Whether you have presented before or have been inspired by a session you have attended, we invite you to submit a proposal to present at NCEA 2017. The selection […]
Why You Should Apply for the Bearing Witness Program: A Personal Reflection
This post was contributed by Louise Brink Géczy, Senior Project Coordinator at The John Carroll School Bel Air, MD The Bearing Witness Program is an all-expenses-paid, intensive professional development experience provided to Catholic School Educators. You can apply to the program here: www.adl.org/national-bearing-witness Application deadline is April 22, 2016. It is a steamy summer day […]
NCEA Monthly School Feature Video: Catholic Central High School in Grand Rapids, Michigan
This post was contributed by Catholic Central High School. Catholic Central High School is the oldest, co-educational, Diocesan high school in the country. We are steeped in tradition but always working toward innovative solutions for our students and our community. We are located in the Heartside neighborhood of Grand Rapids and we take our service […]
Holocaust Education Informs Students
This post was contributed by John Carroll High School students Nick Miller, Kelly Foulk and Kishan Patel via their school newspaper The Patriot. Holocaust Survivor Vera Kestenberg arrives and embraces her guide, senior Madison Hooper. On March 1, 18 speakers came to share stories from the Holocaust and the aftermath of the genocide of six […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 04/8/16
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… Demystifying What Makes Nonfiction Lessons Effective We Must Never Forget Other news and resources: Pope Francis’ Apostolic […]
Demystifying What Makes Nonfiction Lessons Effective
This post was contributed by Kathy Barclay, Ed.D. I’ve always been kind of a “bottom line” type of person. When confronted with new research, new mandates, or in this case, new standards, I tend to look for the bottom line. Unlike previous standards, the new standards that have swept our nation since 2010 include an […]
Weekly Round Up 04/01/2016
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, we had a few week of articles during NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo in San Diego! It’s […]
It’s Not Your Fault, but It Is Your Problem
This post was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant of Leadership Development. Speaker: Rob Rash, Associate Superintendent; Archdiocese of Indianapolis Principals are confronted with innumerable challenging situations each and every day. Sometimes the problem at hand is a symptom of a deeper issue that must be addressed. Mr. Rob Rash suggests the following key points […]
All Are Welcome: Building the Capacity of Catholic Schools to Serve the Needs of Students with Disabilities
This post was contributed by Pam Bernards, Director of Professional Development. The church has long communicated a clear vision for inclusion. As early as 1965, as a part of the Second Vatican Council, Gravissimus Educationis was promulgated by Pope Paul VI. It primarily addressed education, but most importantly reaffirmed the Church’ commitment to provide a […]
