The following article was contributed by Sister Angie Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D. Ph.D. Today’s Catholic school leaders face issues unheard of as little as a decade ago. Issues such as cyber bullying, suicidal ideation fostered by the Internet and Facebook, transgender decisions, same sex marriage, loyalty oaths, and more cause administrators to wonder where they will find […]
Invention Convention: A Fourth Grade Tradition!
The following article was contributed by Elizabeth Bierly, M.Ed., 4th Grade teacher at St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School. St. Jude the Apostle Catholic School in Atlanta, Georgia held their 8th Annual Invention Convention this year. This project was introduced to St. Jude by a current teacher who had prior experience with it at another school. The […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 6/16/17
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. Maximizing the E in STEM: Engineering, Engagement, Enthusiasm, Empowerment, and Empathy in Your Classroom Parents and Teachers Forming Servant Leaders How Do […]
Rhetoric and Reality: Developing a Mind for the Mission
The following article was contributed by Thomas J. Kiely, MA, MALS, DHL. Director of the Institute for Catholic Leadership at Marquette University. The lofty aspirations of the mission become incarnated in real projects affecting real people in positive ways. And, now, your story can be told. Thomas J. Kiely will be presenting on A Mind for […]
How Do I Plan and Provide Reading Interventions?
Have you ever heard your car make an unknown sound? You know how that goes – you hear the sound, then you call your mechanic to get an appointment, then you describe the sound (often a bit embarrassing!), and then the mechanic uses what you told him plus what he sees and hears himself, and […]
Parents and Teachers Forming Servant Leaders
The following article was contributed by Dr. Edward Lindekugel, Headmaster at Pinecrest Academy. Dr. Edward Lindekugel will be presenting on Servant Leadership in the 21st Century Catholic School at the 2017 NCEA Institute for Catholic School Leaders. According to the Declaration on Christian Education, a Catholic school should “create for the school community a special […]
Maximizing the E in STEM: Engineering, Engagement, Enthusiasm, Empowerment, and Empathy in Your Classroom
The following article was contributed by Ann Kaiser, STEM Education Consultant, CEO of ProjectEngin LLC and Consultant with the Archdiocese of Newark. At ProjectEngin, we firmly believe “E” is the key to unlocking the real potential of STEM, STEAM, or STREAM! Effective use of Engineering in the K-12 classroom can change your learning environment by providing […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 6/9/17
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. Program for Inclusive Education (PIE) June Public Policy Updates Lakewood Catholic Academy earns International Baccalaureate World School distinction Scholarships are wish of […]
Program for Inclusive Education (PIE)
The following article was contributed by Christie M. Bonfiglio, Ph.D, Director of Professional Standards & Graduate Studies and Director of the Program for Inclusive Education for the Alliance for Catholic Education & Institute for Educational Initiatives. With eyes of faith consider the greatness of your mission and the wonderful amount of good which you can accomplish. […]
June Public Policy Updates
The following article was contributed by Sr. Dale McDonald, PVBM, PhD., NCEA Director of Public Policy. Here are some important reminders for upcoming deadlines and updates that can impact your school. School Principal Section ESSA Implementation: The consultation process for receipt of benefits for students, teachers and other educational personnel for the 2017-2018 school year should […]
