The following article was contributed by Justin McClain, Theology teacher at Bishop McNamara High School in Forestville, Maryland. Here we are, in the midst of a new academic year. There is excitement in the air, as well as a late-summer “natural apprehension” about what the new school year will bring. As a teacher preparing to […]
Student to Student: A Catholic School Response to Hurricane Harvey
The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is beginning a campaign in solidarity with our Catholic school families throughout the country as we seek to help Catholic schools in areas affected by Hurricane Harvey. NCEA invites every Catholic school family to contribute at least $1 per student to this national drive. These funds will be used […]
Monthly Catholic Social Teaching
This academic year, NCEA will be providing suggestion service projects, prayers and activities surrounding the themes of Catholic Social Teachings. For September, the theme is solidarity. To view suggestion activities for both elementary and secondary students, please visit the National Catholic Schools Week website. September: Solidarity We are one human family whatever our national, racial, […]
Dr. Tim Uhl’s Top 5
This issue is a collection of articles I came across on the American Catholic church I came across this summer. It’s by no means comprehensive, instead serving as a sample of the issues in and around American Catholic schools. I’ve also included 5 articles about teaching tolerance and fighting hate in the classroom because it’s […]
The National Catholic Educational Association Stands Ready to Help Battered Catholic Schools in Texas and Louisiana
Long-term help is expected to repair and rebuild Catholic school communities. The National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) is reaching out to those Catholic school communities affected by Hurricane Harvey. At this time, connecting with dioceses and schools is difficult. Most communication services are unavailable or unreliable and thousands of residents have been displaced. The devastating […]
Season 2 of the Catholic School Matters Podcast
On Monday, Season 2 of the Catholic School Matters podcast kicked off with a great interview with Fr. Tim Scully of Notre Dame’s ACE program. Here is a link to the podcast. In the podcast, I jokingly referred to the ACE teaching program as a “cult” because of the zealous devotion that many ACE’rs show. […]
Dr. Tim Uhl’s Catholic Education Update
This newsletter issue is designed to catch up on American Catholic news from the summer as well as offer you some resources for teaching tolerance. These articles are going to educate and challenge you. I’m including pieces from across the ideological spectrum in order to start the conversation. But first, let’s focus on the good […]
WEEKLY ROUND UP 8/25/17
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… NCEA IS SENDING A TEACHER TO NCEA 2018! Governance and Leadership in Our Schools The Bishops’ Curriculum […]
NCEA IS SENDING A TEACHER TO NCEA 2018!
Are you a teacher who is committed to Catholic school education and eager to grow your social media network? Are you already an established social media influencer? If you answered yes to either of those questions, make sure to fill out the application form today! NCEA is pleased to continue the Social Media Education Influencer competition […]
Governance and Leadership in Our Schools
The following article was contributed by Annette Jones, Ed.S., Assistant Director of Leadership Development at NCEA. At NCEA’s Institute of Catholic School Leaders (ICSL) 2017, Chris Uptmor (Principal, Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School in Decatur, IL) and I co-presented on the Perspectives of the Role of the Principal. During the session, I suggested using the […]
