Join NCEA on Thursday, September 22 for the Follow the Blue Brick Road: Learn the National Blue Ribbon Process webinar. Webinar Description: Since 1982, the National Blue Ribbon Award is the highest award bestowed to schools by the United States Department of Education. Recognition such as this can bring welcomed and deserved attention to schools and […]
St. Mary Nativity Students Donate Flip-Flops to Children in Djibouti
This article was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. The Helping Hands Club of St. Mary Nativity Catholic School in Joliet, IL held a flip-flop drive for children in Djibouti, Africa. This flip-flop drive was suggested by the pastor, Father Ron Neitzke, at a school Mass in which he related how […]
2016 Back-to-School Nights, They Are Not What They Used To Be
This article was contributed by Heather Gossart, NCEA Consultant. Look for a creative, interactive, inspiring, stimulating and exhausting experience Whoever said that this generation of kids is going soft never followed a typical Catholic high school student’s schedule of classes at a back-to-school night. I recently had the opportunity to attend my grandson’s back-to-school night […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/16/16
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… Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress Prior to & After a Disaster among Vulnerable […]
Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic Stress Prior to & After a Disaster among Vulnerable Populations: A Faith- and Community-Based Approach
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. In recognition of September’s National Preparedness Month and America’s PrepareAthon!, the DHS Center for Faith-based and Neighborhood Partnerships (DHS Center) and FEMA Individual and Community Preparedness Division are co-hosting a webinar on Responding to the Impact of Trauma and Toxic […]
NCEA president visits three local schools, praises commitment, spirit
This article is a re-posting of NCEA president visits three local schools, praises commitment, spirit published by Cross Roads the bi-weekly publication of the Diocese of Lexington, KY. National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) president and chief executive officer Thomas W. Burnford visited three parish schools in the diocese August 31, along with interim superintendent of schools George […]
Catholic Coalition for Special Education Helps Two Children with Down Syndrome Attend Catholic School
This article was contributed by Andrea Kopp, NCEA Educational Resource Manager and Kathy Dempsey of Catholic Coalition for Special Education. Press Release: August 26, 2016 Contact: Kathy Dempsey for CCSE: 202-359-4379 or communications@ccse-maryland.org (Kensington, Maryland) – Embracing change and making time to get it right are not easy, but when it comes to educating and nurturing the […]
Webinar: Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources
Join NCEA and RenWeb on Thursday, September 15 for the Maximizing Marketing with Limited Resources webinar. Webinar Description: In today’s competitive school environment, a strong marketing strategy can be the difference between a healthy sustainable school and a school that struggles to stay afloat. This workshop is designed to show you how to treat your […]
Webinar: Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions
Join NCEA and Sevenstar on Wednesday, September 14 for the Go Blended! Making Thoughtful EdTech Decisions webinar. Webinar Description: Christian school leaders are invited to learn about making effective decisions and running smart blended learning pilots from Liz Arney, the author of Go Blended! A Handbook for Blending Learning in Schools and a former blended learning […]
Collaboration and Visioning Through the Lens of Growth Mindset
This article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. In June, I wrote to you about summer professional development offerings held in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia and the Diocese of Baton Rouge that were focused on the topic of Growth Mindset. I had the privilege of attending the second phase of […]
