The following blog was contributed by Beth Rucinski, NCEA Educational Content Coordinator. Our Catholic schools play a significant role in the education system, providing quality education that nurtures the whole person – academically, spiritually and socially. However, with the competition for enrollment increasing, it is essential to implement a strategic marketing plan to attract students […]
Category: Operational Vitality
How Silos and Redundancies Impact Financial Sustainability in K-12 Private Schools
Redundancies and silos are some of the biggest threats to financial sustainability in private schools. Redundancy can take many forms, from software redundancy—when different departments are using different software for the same purpose—to the redundancy of efforts among people at the school. Silos are created when people or software work without consideration for other school […]
Navigating the Employee Retention Tax Credit
The following blog was contributed by Frank Clement, director of strategic partnerships at America’s Christian Credit Union. Virtually every school, parish and diocese in America was financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Consider the now-familiar experience of schools like Trinity Academy1: students were scheduled to return from spring break on March 23, 2020, but never […]
FACTS^SPACE and the Importance of Community in Education
The following blog was contributed by Courtney Haindel, product marketing manager and FACTS^SPACE community manager at FACTS. Whether through their personal lives or careers, most people eventually realize that things are easier if you’re not doing them alone. We see this every year at our annual user conference, FACTS Elevate, as attendees start organizing casual […]
Catholic Schools Week 2023
St. (Pope) John Paul II said, “Catholic education is above all a question of communicating Christ, of helping to form Christ in the lives of others.” As Hallow seeks to help our community live a Christ-like life and grow closer to God, we are excited to celebrate Catholic Schools Week this year and support the […]
Six Steps to Get Your School Ready for a Capital Campaign
The following blog was contributed by Petrus Development. A capital campaign is a targeted fundraising project meant to raise significant dollars in a relatively short period of time. Campaigns can be used to fund needed projects such as building repairs or the expansion of a campus to meet the needs of a growing organization. Campaigns […]
The Value of EdTech Safety
The following blog was contributed by Christina Jontra, Chief Navigator at Neptune Navigate, [email protected]. The resources that are available to us today can be used to enhance the learning experience of our students. We have the ability to see galaxies never seen before, communicate easily with people all around the globe and view art and artifacts […]
Four Ways Professional Development Can Immediately Benefit Teachers
Students today, more than ever, are relying on their teachers. The past two years have had a dramatic impact on some students who are still regaining lost learning time while simultaneously struggling to keep up with grade-level studies. This situation thrusts teachers directly into the spotlight, which means they need to be as prepared as […]
Sadlier Celebrates Catholic Schools
Celebrate Catholic Schools WeekAn annual tradition since 1974, Catholic schools across the nation commemorate Celebrate Catholic Schools Week with celebrations, Masses, open houses, and activities for students, families, parishioners, and community members. These events showcase and celebrate the rich traditions and the incredible value of Catholic education on both a local and national level. Each […]
Heroes
The following blog was contributed by Lincoln Snyder, the new president/CEO of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). Parents don’t just want their children to be happy; they want their children to be heroes. One of the most distinct memories from my sixth grade year at St. John Vianney in Rancho Cordova, California was my […]
