Be merciful just as your heavenly father is merciful. (Luke 6:36) As we approach the season of Advent, we also anticipate the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy as proclaimed by Pope Francis beginning on December 8, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception. Mercy is at the heart of Pope Francis’s teaching. From the beginning of his […]
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National Blue Ribbon Schools Honored
On November 9 and 10, principals and staff members representing thirty-seven Catholic schools were bestowed the prestigious 2015 National Blue Ribbon Award at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington, DC. NCEA staff members proudly congratulated and engaged in conversations with the outstanding leaders and educators at this event. What is the National Blue Ribbon Award? […]
In-depth expertise and smart solutions to help you focus on your Catholic Educational Mission
The following post was contributed by Karen Randazzo, RCM&D Educaton Practice Leader. As a new Corporate Partner, RCM&D offers unique resources for members. RCM&D is proud to be one of the newest members of the NCEA’s Corporate Partner program. We are committed to helping you make a difference in Catholic education by focusing on collaboration […]
NCEA/CARA Finance and Governance Survey Launch
For the past several decades, NCEA has produced separate biennial reports: Dollars and Sense (Secondary Schools) and Financing the Mission (Elementary Schools) that contain data about key aspects of school governance, finances, enrollment, tuition, and staffing from all Catholic schools in the United States. Since 2005, CARA (Center for Applied Research in the Apostolate at […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 11/6/15
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… Catholic Education Leadership Corner NCEA 2016 Program Preview Now Available Congratulations, National Distinguished Principals! National Parish Religious […]
NCEA 2016 Program Preview Now Available
Have you registered for NCEA 2016? We hope you will join us for the NCEA 2016 Convention & Expo that is taking place March 29-31 at the San Diego Convention Center in San Diego, CA, in partnership with the Catholic Library Association (CLA). Our host this year is the Diocese of San Diego. The preliminary […]
Congratulations, National Distinguished Principals!
The following post was contributed by Annette Jones, Assistant Director of Leadership Development at NCEA. Recently, the National Distinguished Principals gathered for the prestigious award ceremony at the Capital Hilton Hotel. What an honor and a privilege to share the evening with such amazing and talented educational leaders! Sponsored by the National Association of Elementary […]
National Parish Religious Education Week
It’s National Parish Religious Education Week! Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Twitter and follow the conversation throughout the week using #ParishRE15! During this week, NCEA focuses on the value of parish-based efforts to form people of all ages in the Catholic faith and way of life. As the hub of lifelong faith […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 10/30/15
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… Catholic Schools Measure Up in the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress Momentum is now Digital! Traditions […]
Catholic Schools Measure Up in the 2015 National Assessment of Educational Progress
Catholic schools continue to outshine public schools in student achievement in mathematics and reading scores The most trusted independent measure of student achievement, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), released its findings for the nation and all 50 states, as well as results for 21 urban school districts participating in NAEP’s Trial Urban District […]
