Could anyone nourish anger against another and expect healing from the LORD? For this September 17th issue, I return to the more traditional newsletter approach with a short blog and four separate sections. In my blog, I point out that ESSA is now in effect which will probably mean more Title dollars for you. I […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 9/15/17
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. In case you missed it… Mentoring, Cohorts & Mindsets September Public Policy Updates Activities, Scribbling and STREAM—Oh, MY! Early Childhood Conference Week […]
Mentoring, Cohorts & Mindsets
In Episode #67 of the Catholic School Matters podcast, Dr. Patty Weitzel-O’Neill and I share a great conversation full of insight. First, we reveal a remarkable mentoring moment. Over 3 years ago, I was given a remarkable opportunity to become the superintendent of Montana Catholic schools. This happened in June when I was in Boston at […]
September Public Policy Updates
Parental Choice Initiatives President Trump’s campaign promises to create a federal school choice program that would provide financial assistance to middle and low-income parents to assist with their selection of a school for their children has met with major obstacles in Congress. The House education budget committee’s rejection of Education Secretary DeVos’ budget request for […]
Activities, Scribbling and STREAM—Oh, MY! Early Childhood Conference
The following article was contributed by Pam Bernards, Ed.D., NCEA Director of Professional Development. I recently had the privilege of attending the Archdiocese of Philadelphia’s Activities, Scribbling and STREAM—Oh, MY! Early Childhood Conference. It was exciting to be with the 200+ Early Childhood educators gathered at Immaculata University in Immaculata, PA. Welcoming the attendees were the […]
Week 3 of the Podcast (CLS Previews!)
Week 3 of the Catholic School Matters podcast kicked off yesterday (Monday, Sep 11th) with Harry Kraemer of the Kellogg School at Northwestern U kicks off the week of CLS (Catholic Leadership Summit) preview podcasts. Harry is nationally known as a speaker on leadership. He doesn’t disappoint as he discusses how to “lead up” and […]
On Leadership
On Monday, September 11th, I kick off a few weeks of preview podcasts with presenters from the NCEA’s Catholic Leadership Summit (CLS) in Tempe October 22-25. One of the keynotes will be delivered by Harry Kraemer, a professor at Northwestern’s Kellogg School of Management. Listen to our podcast tomorrow as we explore leadership. Here’s a […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 9/8/17
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. In case you missed it… Our New Plan: Blended Learning Leadership Teams Seton Rings in New School Year with New House System […]
Our New Plan: Blended Learning Leadership Teams
The following article was contributed by Elizabeth Anthony, Blended Learning Coordinator at the University of Notre Dame. In a previous post about Lessons Learned for Expansion, I mentioned that the implementation plan for blended learning at our next two Notre Dame ACE Academies – Central Catholic and St. Philip Neri – looks different than it did at Holy Angels last year. From […]
Seton Rings in New School Year with New House System
15 Houses welcome students, uphold traditions of community and leadership Seton Catholic Preparatory not only welcomed 581 students back to school on Aug. 9, but also ushered in a new tradition in the school’s 63-year history: A new House System—created by the students for the students—was implemented to deepen the sense of community, camaraderie, and […]
