Next week is the NCEA 2017 Convention & Expo at the America’s Center in St. Louis, Missouri! The future of Catholic schools is the responsibility of all of us – educators, leaders, parents, and indeed, all Catholics. We need to celebrate our strengths, acknowledge and address challenges, do the hard work, and embrace the wonderful […]
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3 Pitfalls to Avoid in International Student Recruitment
The following guest post was provided by NCEA’s Corporate Sponsor, UTP High Schools. If you have international students, many of you have read articles listing strategies to employ when it comes to a recruitment plan. While sharing best practices is necessary, schools following the same generic strategy as one another, does not ensure that they […]
It’s NOT Just Joking Around
The 2017 NCEA Convention & Expo is almost here! I feel like a little kid, counting down the days until my favorite event of the year! Some of you may already know me from my books (Please Stop Laughing At Me…., Please Stop Laughing At Us….) or past NCEA conventions. I’m a survivor of […]
NCEA Monthly Feature School: The Charleston Catholic School in Charleston, SC
The essence of The Charleston Catholic School is reflected in five core values: sharing faith, loving family, celebrating diversity, experiencing art and achieving academic excellence. Our school’s mascot is the Saints, and these core values shape the educational experience for our “Saints”. The measure of a great school is best expressed in the words of […]
Fundraiser vs. Institution Builder: A Preferred Leadership Profile for Catholic Schools – Part 2
In this three-part series, Bob Regan discusses the most effective traits in a transformational school leader. In Part I of this blog series, Bob discussed the “fundraiser fallacy,” suggesting that fundraising, while an important element in the preferred leadership profile for Catholic schools, is insufficient in achieving transformational change. Instead, he laid the conceptual groundwork […]
Fundraiser vs. Institution Builder: A Preferred Leadership Profile for Catholic Schools – Part 1
The following is a re-print of a three-part series in Bob Regan discusses the most effective traits in a transformational school leader. Part I: The Fallacy Like the twin certainties of death and taxes, I have come to anticipate two hard realities of my work as a search consultant to Catholic schools. Both certainties appear […]
Small Acts of Kindness Making Big Differences
The following article was contributed by Kevin Kimberly, Principal of Memphis Catholic Middle and High School. “You can do small things with great love.” The words hit me the first time I heard them and still compel me to wonder if I’m doing enough when I hear them today. In the world we live in […]
Understanding School Bullying Through the Eyes of A Survivor
Hello everyone! The NCEA Convention & Expo is almost here! Every year I look forward to reuniting with old friends as well as making new ones. The annual NCEA convention is one of those rare events in which you can feel the commitment to youth, and it’s palpable. Some of you may already know me from my […]
The National Catholic Educational Association Mourns the Passing of Cardinal William Henry Keeler
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) joins the Catholic community in mourning the passing of Cardinal William H. Keeler. Known as the “Prince of Baltimore,” Cardinal Keeler will be remembered for his great love for the Archdiocese of Baltimore and support of Catholic education. The cleric was also a 1999 honoree of the distinguished NCEA […]
Academic Enrichment Program at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School
The following article was contributed by Sally McAlexander, Academic Enrichment Coordinator at Our Lady of Lourdes School in the Archdiocese of St. Louis. Our Lady of Lourdes School in University City, Missouri, is an elementary school committed to the learning needs of all. With that philosophy in mind, we have developed a new program this […]
