Category: Governance and Leadership

This post was contributed by Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. The Universal Service Administrative Company announced that it has extended the application window for the E-Rate program. Because of technical problems encountered by applicants in the filing process, USAC has made some changes and extended the closing date to May 26, […]

This post was contributed by Joe McTighe, Executive Director of the Council for American Private Education (CAPE). To close the loop on the outstanding educators event at the White House, we received word last night (see below) that the nominee from the Rhode Island CAPE, Joseph T. Brennan, has been selected to attend an event […]

This post was contributed by Dr. Timothy Dickel, President of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, Indiana. Please join us on Wednesday, March 30 (1:30-2:25PM)) as Dr. Timothy Dickel will present “Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability through the Establishment and Growth of a Planned Giving Society”. Ensuring Long-Term Sustainability through the Establishment and Growth of a Planned […]

This post was contributed by Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. The 2016 E-Rate Application period opened on February 3 and will close on April 29.  Since almost 4 billion dollars will be available for discounted services, this is an opportunity to acquire or enhance broadband connectivity for classrooms. Every school should […]

  Another faith-filled and academically excellent school year is upon us! NCEA has kicked off the school year with our new organizational structure to carry out our mission to Lead, Learn and Proclaim. New staff members have joined the association, bringing fresh ideas and great enthusiasm. Having recently upgraded our technology infrastructure, we have now […]

Don’t forget to register for the 2015 NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit held at the Sheraton Atlanta from October 18-21, 2015. Early bird rate closes August 31. Formerly known as the CACE meeting, the NCEA Catholic Leadership Summit is open to all NCEA members who are arch/diocesan directors who serve Catholic schools and CHESCS members.  The meeting consists […]

On Mondays, NCEA Talk presents member submitted topic or question for discussion. Share your knowledge and resources with your Catholic school educators across the country by emailing [email protected]. This week’s member submitted question – for diocesan leaders: The Mid-Atlantic superintendents are seeking guidelines or policies for implementing “digital days” or virtual school during inclement weather.  If you […]