The U.S. Department of Education is accepting applications for its School Ambassador Fellowship program to enable outstanding teachers, principals and other school leaders to bring their school and classroom expertise to the Department and to expand and their knowledge of the national dialogue about education. Catholic school personnel are eligible to participate. Application deadline is […]
Spread the Christmas Cheer
This article was contributed by Anne-Marie Cronin from the Diocese of Joliet, IL. St. Mary Immaculate Religious Education Program and School in Plainfield, IL. joined together this Advent season to collect toys for the United States Marine Corps Annual “Toys for Tots” Collection. As families attended their child’s Christmas and Advent Programs, they first dropped off […]
NCEA Monthly Feature School: Saint Mary School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts
With a devoted commitment to our Catholic faith and a promise to incorporate the values of mercy, kindness, and compassion into our school day, Saint Mary School in Shrewsbury, Massachusetts lives the mission of a community of active learners, producing leaders who are prepared to serve their global communities because of a foundation anchored in […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 12/16/16
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… Get Organized for Catholic Schools Week 2017 Celebrating the Tree of Life throughout the Liturgical Year Webinar: […]
Hope in Change
This article was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. On Wednesday, December 7, the NCEA staff gathered for a spiritual retreat led by Kathy Hendricks. Kathy is the National Catechetical Consultant for William H. Sadlier and a contributing writer to many of Sadlier’s programs. As she led the retreat entitled “Hope […]
Get Organized for Catholic Schools Week 2017
Have you started your planning efforts for National Catholic Schools Week 2017? Visit NCEA’s new website to help you plan your year-round marketing efforts. You will find member exclusive content making it easy to draw attention to the academic, faith development and service activities that Catholic school students pursue all year long. This includes: The digital version of […]
Celebrating the Tree of Life throughout the Liturgical Year
This article was contributed by Sister Lou Ella Hickman, I.W.B.S. For many people, the cross is merely a fashion statement or “bling.” Yet for the early Christians, the cross was such a powerful reminder of Jesus’ humiliating death as a criminal, it was not depicted until the fourth century. Since then, the cross has become the […]
Webinar: Federal Education Programs and Benefits for Private School Students and Teachers
Join NCEA and the U.S. Department of Education on Wednesday, December 14 for the Federal Education Programs and Benefits for Private School Students and Teachers webinar. Webinar Description: In this session the attendee will learn about Federal education programs that provide benefits and services to private school students and teachers under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act […]
NCEA Presidential Awards Nomination Invitation
Each year the National Catholic Educational Association’s Board of Directors presents its major awards at the annual convention. Friends of the association are invited to nominate worthy candidates for these awards – people they believe deserve national recognition for their contributions to Catholic education. These awards, named after past presidents of the association, include: The […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 12/9/16
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… MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO – December 2016 Hour of Code, What’s the Hype? Advent Resources 2016 […]
