State education agencies (SEAs) are currently accepting applications for nominees for the 2018 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools program, which recognizes schools in three primary areas known as Pillars: Reduced environmental impact and costs Improved health and wellness Effective environmental and sustainability education. States participate on a voluntary basis and are responsible […]
Guest Blogger: Dr. Terri Greene Henning
Today’s guest blog is Dr. Terri Greene Henning from St. Ambrose. She is writing about the podcast conversation with Bishop Robert Lynch, the retired archbishop of St. Petersburg, about the US Bishop’s 2005 statement, Renewing Our Commitment as part of the Catholic School Matters podcast Church documents series. For those of us who attended Catholic schools and later served Catholic schools […]
Upcoming NCEA Webinars
NCEA webinars cover trending and need-to-know topics relevant to your career in Catholic education. All participants will receive the recorded webinar and presentation files for reference and inclusion among other professional learning resources. For inquiries regarding webinars, contact Andrea Chavez-Kopp, Assistant Director for Educational and Formation Programs at akopp@ncea.org. Click here to view a complete list of […]
Renewing Our Commitment to Catholic Elementary & Secondary Schools
I had the privilege to speak to Bishop Robert Lynch, the retired archbishop of St. Petersburg, about the US Bishop’s 2005 statement, Renewing Our Commitment as part of the Catholic School Matters podcast Church documents series. The long-time advocate of Catholic schools and school choice was a strong voice for Catholic schools serving all. When I asked Bishop Lynch […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
Last month I was able to visit Seton Catholic Schools in Milwaukee. Their new Catholic school system is impressive on many levels—most importantly their laser-focus on improving teacher effectiveness and the instructional culture. First, some background. Seton Catholic Schools was founded in 2016 and is in its second year of operation. The network opened with […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 1/12/2018
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… Building a Dynamically Catholic Athletic Program January Public Policy Updates Consecrated Persons & Their Mission in Schools […]
Building a Dynamically Catholic Athletic Program
The following article was contributed by Ricky Turner, Athletic Director at Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, GA. Building Catholicity into an athletic program is all about understanding our primary mission as a Catholic school as a place where the faith formation of students and each member of our community is the top priority. […]
January Public Policy Updates
The E-rate application window will open on Thursday, January 11, 2018 at 12:00 noon EST and close on Thursday, March 22, 2018 at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Steps need to be taken before January 11 to ensure participation. Please consult the NCEA webpage for additional information and links to the application process. Applications for the U.S. […]
Consecrated Persons & Their Mission in Schools
Today’s guest blogger is Jack Peterson, the founder of Managing for Mission, who joined me for a podcast conversation about the Vatican’s Congregation for Catholic Education 2002 document Consecrated Persons and Their Mission in Schools. This podcast is part of a series of Church documents podcasts on Catholic School Matters. Let’s say you’re a lay […]
Catholic School Matters Top Five
The Tax Reform bill has brought 529 plans into the fore. 529 plans were previously only available for college savings but are now available for private K-12. In simple terms, a 529 plan is similar to a Roth IRA—it’s post-tax dollars set aside for education expenses where the earnings cannot be taxed. Here’s a short description offered […]
