The following blog was contributed by Quentin Wodon1. One of the leading academic journals for Catholic educators is the Journal of Catholic Education. A great feature of the journal is that it is open access, so you can read all its articles for free. The last issue of the journal (Volume 25, Issue 1) includes […]
The Power of a Smile and a Kind Word
The following blog was contributed by Jodee Blanco, New York Times best-selling author and consultant. We all know that gratitude practices can mean the difference between having a deeply contented or a restless heart. When I go into schools to implement my anti-bullying program or do professional development, I include creative strategies for focusing on […]
Back to School 2022 – 2023
Dear Members: Nearly all of our schools are back in session for the 2022 – 2023 school year, and many of you have marked that return with a celebration of something special in your community. You may be surprised to hear that our inboxes are not flooded with invitations to events at individual schools, so […]
Guided reading reimagined: How to close reading gaps with differentiation and scaffolding
The following blog was contributed by Lynne Kulich, director of early learning at NWEA. My earliest reading memory is of my three-year-old self seated on my grandma’s lap in her living room while she read and reread Old Hat New Hat by Stan and Jan Berenstain. I don’t recall why I was so fond of […]
Three ways to put assessment data to work in the classroom
The following blog was contributed by Chase Nordengren, the principal research lead for the professional learning team at NWEA. The results of assessment, whether you’re using formative assessment strategies or an interim assessment like MAP® Growth™, can empower teachers and school leaders to inform instructional decisions. To ensure that your instruction promotes equity and empowers students, you need […]
A Preview of What’s to Come at CLS – October 16 – 19, 2022 in Arlington, VA
Dear All: In my years of service as a diocesan superintendent, NCEA’s Catholic Leadership Summit was always a highlight. I knew that I would return to my diocese with at least one big idea that would inform my priorities for the next year. In addition, I looked forward to broadening my network of fellow leaders […]
Supporting Refugees, Forcibly Displaced People and Migrants: The Role of Schools and Universities
The following blog was contributed by Quentin Wodon, World Bank & Loyola University New Orleans. A few days ago, UNHCR released its latest report on trends in global displacement. The report estimates that globally, 89.3 million people were forcibly displaced as of December 2021. This included 27.1 million refugees, 53.2 million internally displaced people (IDPs), […]
From Lincoln’s Desk – Upcoming Changes at NCEA
Dear Members: I am writing to let you know of upcoming changes at NCEA, and how we will implement new positions to engage with membership at all levels. Jill Annable, senior vice president for programs, will be leaving NCEA on July 15 to serve Catholic schools as a consultant through the Andrew M. Greeley Center […]
World Catholic Education Day and Pope Francis’ Global Compact
The following blog was contributed by Quentin Wodon, OIEC & Loyola University New Orleans. Catholic schools serve 62 million pre-primary, primary and secondary school students globally, and close to seven million students enrolled in universities and other institutions of higher learning. While in some countries like the United States, Catholic education is celebrated on a […]
Building a School Community of Faith and Resilience
The following blog was contributed by the Friendzy content development team. As we progressed through Holy Week and are now in Easter season, it is a fitting time to talk about resilience. Reading through the Gospel accounts of Holy Week – from Palm Sunday through to Jesus’ death on the Cross – every action of […]
