If there is one thing I have learned, it is that every school is different. We each foster learning communities that meet the needs of our students, parents, and teachers. We are doing our very best to prepare our students to be leaders with integrity in the world that they will inherit. One important aspect […]
Webinar: Help After a Disaster for Private Non-Profits and Houses of Worship – Potential Sources of Financial Assistance
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Center for Faith-Based & Neighborhood Partnerships and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) invite you to participate in a webinar on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, to learn more about potential financial assistance options for private non-profits and houses of worship after a disaster. This webinar provides faith-based and non-profit […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
This is Week 2 of the Turnaround Series. I had recorded 5 turnaround stories but last week I was contacted by two more schools who wanted to be included. So this week I’m presenting seven turnaround stories! The challenge to all our Catholic schools is to keep the momentum going after Catholic Schools Week. Keep […]
Celebrating Families
Parents, guardians and other family members play a vital role in Catholic education. Not only do they volunteer at the school, they instill values and expectations for academic excellence in their children at home. We acknowledge the role of families in Catholic education and celebrate their contributions to the success of our schools on the […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 2/2/2018
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… Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers Celebrating Vocations, one superhero at a time! Keeping Faith with Freedom – […]
Celebrating Faculty, Staff and Volunteers
The following article was contributed by Ms. Casey Buckstaff, MNA, MAT, principal at Saint John the Evangelist Catholic School in Severna Park, Maryland. As we prepared for Catholic Schools Week last Friday, I asked for some faculty help at the end of the day. Our theme this year is “Our school is good soil,” based on the Parable […]
Celebrating Vocations, one superhero at a time!
The following article was contributed by Christopher Hueg, Campus Minister & Theater Director at St. Mary Immaculate Parish School. vocation /vōˈkāSH(ə)n/ n. a strong feeling of suitability for a particular career or occupation. From the time I was in kindergarten, I can remember wanting to be a teacher. I came home from the first day of school […]
Keeping Faith with Freedom – Celebrating the Nation
The following article was contributed by Dale McDonald, PBVM, PhD, Director of Public Policy at NCEA. The United States has always extolled itself as a model of diversity and pluralism. The one exception has been its increasing hostility to private and faith-based education as an alternative to the “common school” – the public school portrayed […]
Celebrating Students in Catholic Education Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow
The following article was contributed by Adam Cottos, 5th/6th grade Social Studies and Religion teacher at St. Michael School in Independence, Ohio and NCEA Social Media Influencer. When I was growing up and attending St. Rocco School on Cleveland’s near west side, I was always excited for the week after the last Sunday in January. Why was […]
Nationwide Kahoot – Celebrating Your Students
The following post was contributed by Erin Galley, Teacher at St. Cecelia School in Clearwater, Florida. Imagine a world where the classroom expands beyond the hallway, beyond the campus, and into other schools. Catholic Schools Week is a time for students to celebrate their Catholic Education and faith. I attended Catholic Schools since I was […]
