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 […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/09/16
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… NCEA Monthly Feature School Video: St. Benedict at Auburndale Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students […]
Maryland – Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA’s Director of Public Policy. New Voucher Program: Maryland’s Broadening Options and Opportunities for Students Today (BOOST) Program went into effect this school year. The program offers vouchers for students state-wide who qualify for free and reduced-price meals. Within the Archdiocese of Baltimore, 628 students received […]
NCEA Monthly Feature School Video: St. Benedict at Auburndale
Grounded in faith. Elevated by excellence. This is the heart and soul of the St. Benedict at Auburndale (SBA) experience. It is from the foundation of the Catholic faith that our students learn not only to be scholars, but to be leaders with an ethical focus. Excellence is most obvious in the outstanding faculty who […]
MONTHLY MESSAGE FROM NCEA PRESIDENT/CEO September 2016
The Advantage of Catholic Schools Last week, I loaded up my three young children, Lucy, Sam and Molly, and headed toward St. Peter’s Catholic School in Olney, Maryland. After dropping them off in the hall, I weaved my way through the hustle and bustle of the first day of school to thank the school principal. […]
Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What do superintendents and school leaders need to know about this new law?
This article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, NCEA Director of Public Policy. The webinar: Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA): What do superintendents and school leaders need to know about this new law? will be held Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 4:00 -5 pm EST. When ESSA goes into effect in the next school […]
Ten Tips for Great Communicators
This article was contributed by Annette Jones, NCEA Assistant Director of Leadership Development. Communication is essentially the foundation of the relationships that we establish with students, parents, faculty and staff members, and community stakeholders. What do effective communicators do in order to engage their audiences? Know the audience and know what the audience needs to hear. […]
Diocese of Sioux City’s Office of Education Launched New Marketing Awareness Campaign
This article is a re-posting of Schools Launch Marketing Campaign by The Catholic Globe. The Diocese of Sioux City’s office of education has launched a new marketing awareness campaign which will highlight diocesan schools, academic excellence, values-based teaching and learning, and affordability. The campaign, “Where Values Matter,” was created by eight Briar Cliff University digital media […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 09/02/2016
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… Starting the School Year: 5 Tips for Re-engineering Your Classroom with Formative Assessment STREAM…A Vision for the […]
