This blog was contributed by Kevin Baxter, Chief Innovation Officer at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, it is important to be grateful to all aspects that make our schools such wonderful learning environments. We are blessed to live in the United States where, since its […]
Category: Operational Vitality
Catholic Schools Week: Celebrating Your Community
This blog was contributed by Matt Russell, Chief Advancement & Business Development Officer at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. As we begin our celebration of Catholic Schools Week, January 26 – February 1, we look to acknowledge the different facets that make a Catholic school such a special and meaningful place. […]
Catholic Schools: Developing Saints and Scholars!
The following blog was contributed by Kathy Mears, Chief Program Officer at the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) in Arlington, VA. The national theme of Catholic Schools Week is “Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.” The Catholic schools in the United States are blessed to belong to communities where people of faith are taught to […]
Defining a Value Proposition as Part of the School Marketing Plan
This blog was contributed by Maria A. Ippolito of Partners in Mission, a full-service consulting and professional education firm focused exclusively on developing excellence in Catholic school advancement and leadership. When we talk about marketing in our schools, we tend to focus on things, like brochures, billboards and branding. We want the shiny new logo […]
Leading an Engaging and Dynamic Strategic Planning Process
The following blog was contributed by Timothy A. Dickel, Ph.D., President of Mater Dei High School in Evansville, IN, and President of T.A. Dickel Group, LLC, who will be presenting “Leading an Engaging and Dynamic Strategic Planning Process that Fosters Creativity and Collaboration” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July […]
Maryland School Uses 3D Printer as a Teaching Tool
The following article was contributed by Emma Kerr of The Frederick News-Post. It appeared originally under the title “School Notes: The future of computer class.” Carrie Michaels-Anderson, computer teacher at St. John Regional Catholic School, gets one request from students over and over: to use her three 3D printers, awarded to the school through a […]
Struggling Catholic Schools Need Not Close
The following blog was contributed by Amy Fry, M.Ed., Director of St. Charles Early Education Center in Arlington, VA. Amy Fry will be presenting, “Struggling Catholic Schools Need Not Close” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. SAVE the DATE! ICSL 2019 is an engaging professional development […]
Guiding Souls to Christ: Rochester Catholic Schools Faithfully Serving Children of God
The following blog was contributed by Rochester Catholic Schools in Rochester, MN: Christine Gregory, Director of Teaching & Learning; Haidee Todora, Director of Schools; Barb Plenge, Principal of St. Francis Assisi; Chris Smith, Principal of Holy Spirit; and Matt Langsdale, Principal of St. Pius X/Co-Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist. At that time the disciples […]
Marketing: You Can’t Do It Alone
The following blog was contributed by Kurt Lewis, Director of Enrollment Marketing for the Archdiocese of Chicago. Kurt Lewis will be presenting, “The Hierarchy of School Marketing Needs” at the 2019 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders (ICSL 2019), July 14-17 in Indianapolis. SAVE the DATE! ICSL 2019 is an engaging professional development opportunity for […]
Local education leaders have national voices
The following article is a re-post of Local education leaders have national voices by Mary Beth Peabody. Marianela Nunez is a bridge builder for Latino families and South Jersey Catholic Schools. Dr. Bill Watson leads all efforts related to curriculum and assessment for the schools. Recognized as leaders in their fields, the duo’s footprints are showing up […]
