This post was contributed by Jim Pavlacka, Director of Leadership Development at NCEA Catholic Schools Week is one of, if not, THE most important week of the school year for most Catholic schools across the United States. It’s typically during Catholic Schools Week when many elementary schools will offer their annual open house in order […]
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The Philanthropy Roundtable: Catholic School Giving
The following post was contributed by Annette Jones, Assistant Director of Leadership Development at NCEA. According to its website, The Philanthropy Roundtable is America’s leading network of charitable donors working to strengthen our free society, uphold donor intent, and protect the freedom to give. Members include individual philanthropists, families, and private foundations. The Philanthropy Roundtable’s […]
National Catholic Schools Week is January 31 – February 6, 2016!
National Catholic Schools Week is right around the corner! This annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. The theme for the National Catholic Schools Week 2016 is “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service.” This week, schools across the country will observe the annual celebration week with Masses, open houses and other […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 01/08/16
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… The Every Child Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Improves Equitable Services Provisions for Catholic School Teachers […]
The Every Student Succeeds Act of 2015 (ESSA) Improves Equitable Services Provisions for Catholic School Teachers and Students
While much of the Act pertains to public schools, there have been significant improvements that will benefit students and teachers in Catholic schools. These include: When calculating the proportionate share of federal funding to serve private school students and teachers the local school district (LEA) must base that share on the total allocation the […]
Call for Candidates: Application Period Now Open for NCEA Advisory Council
NCEA is committed to a future of excellence by working together with its membership to promote our Catholic faith and lighting the way for the future of Catholic school education. With this in mind, NCEA is pleased to announce a Call for Candidacy for the Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Advisory Councils that will serve as a representative […]
NCEA Monthly School Feature Video
Beginning Catholic School Week 2016, NCEA would like to feature a deserving Catholic School each month on our Featured Video section on Facebook, as well as publish an article in NCEA Talk. This video will be displayed throughout the month for all members and fans of NCEA to view as a way to showcase your school, […]
Looking Ahead in Catholic School Education
A New Year’s Message from Dr. Thomas Burnford, Interim President Beginnings, like the new year, always seem to imply a fresh start. I am pleased to begin this year with my own new opportunity – to lead NCEA in its work to lead, learn and proclaim, to serve and meet the needs of you, […]
Paschal Mystery Unit
This unit plan is a resource for The Paschal Mystery: Storytelling and Media Literacy contributed by Adam P. Zoeller. School: Saint Xavier High School, Louisville, KY Department: Theology Course: Course Ill: The Paschal Mystery (USCCB Curriculum Framework) Academic Unit of Study: Paschal Mystery Learning Objectives: 1. Explain the relationship between salvation history and Christian Anthropology. 2. […]
Weekly Reflections for Catholic Educators: Year of Mercy
NCEA is pleased to introduce our Year of Mercy Weekly Reflections email series, offered in partnership with Our Sunday Visitor. Each week, we will share a weekly email connecting one daily reflection from A Year of Mercy With Pope Francis to a scripture phrase and Sunday readings. We invite you to subscribe to the […]
