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Recognizing Outstanding Catholic School Students: Youth Virtues, Valor and Vision Awards (YVVV Awards)
Written by Karen Barreras, Director of Leadership Engagement Karen@ncea.org Many Catholic schools have a compelling call to service for students. According to the National Standards and Benchmarks for Effective Catholic Elementary and Secondary Schools, Second Edition (NSBECS), Domain One, Mission and Catholic Identity, Standard 3 says, “An excellent Catholic school adhering to mission provides opportunities […]
The Importance of Upgrading Classroom Devices for Educators
Written by Mikel Reid, Administrative Assistant/Special Projects, Archangel Education + Technology, mreid-brown@arch-te.com Technology plays a critical role in education and in shaping the learning experience. For educators, the decision to upgrade classroom tools isn’t just about staying current—it’s about preparing students with the tools they need to thrive in a rapidly evolving world. Let’s take […]
The Impact of a Box of Joy®
Written by Tessie O’Dea, Relationship Development Manager, Cross Catholic Outreach, todea@crosscatholic.org In the United States, the average child goes to bed on Christmas Eve eagerly awaiting the arrival of a morning filled with excitement and colorful gifts. Their minds are not preoccupied with worries about the roof over their heads or if there will be food […]
Catholic Scouting: Proud to Support NCEA and Catholic Schools
“Belonging to another Catholic faith-based organization outside school reinforces the notion that faith permeates the student’s whole life. It makes the student realize that a faith-based life should be total; not begin and end at school,” said Josephine Golcher, a Catholic school teacher and Scouting leader in Fullerton, CA.
2023-2024 Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing
Amidst societal upheaval and educational instability, Catholic schools have emerged as beacons of stability, reversing years of enrollment decline. Faced with challenges such as technological shifts, demographic changes and the pandemic's impact, these institutions have adapted strategically. This resilience underscores their enduring commitment to providing a grounded, faith-based education in a world that often seems in flux.
What can the Church Learn from Blockbuster?
People don’t rent movies anymore…but that doesn’t mean they don’t WATCH movies anymore. The same is true for religion. Just because people don’t attend like they used to doesn’t mean they don’t CARE like they used to. And this is especially true for young people.
AI in Catholic Education: A Holy Grail or a Double-Edged Sword?
Written by Dr. Joy Lopez, director of information technology and innovation, Sacred Heart Schools, Atherton, CA, and improved through the use of AI. In the age of rapid technological advancement, the influence of artificial intelligence (AI) extends its reach into nearly every facet of our lives, including education. Catholic schools, known for their dedication to […]
Nurturing Excellence: Exploring Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools
The Whole Child Education Playbook for Catholic schools encompasses not only the latest research in demonstrating the interconnectedness of our social, emotional and cognitive development, but the physical needs of our students, and the spiritual longing for meaning, purpose, values and belief.
Building Community: Come Meet Our Staff at NCEA 2024
We are thrilled to announce the lineup of extraordinary NCEA employees who will be an integral part of NCEA 2024. With their unwavering dedication to Catholic education and a deep-rooted commitment to our shared mission, they are ready to inspire and connect with each and every one of you.
Teaching Faith Across the Grade 6-12 Curriculum and Programs: Middle School Sports Programs
NSBECS Benchmark 9.3 states, “Co-curricular and extra-curricular activities provide opportunities outside the classroom for each student to further identify and develop gifts and talents and to enhance creative, aesthetic, social/emotional, physical, and spiritual capabilities.” It seems to me that we have work to do together to align our school-sponsored sports programs with this benchmark of best practice for Catholic schools.
Teaching Faith Across the Grades 6-12 Curriculum and Programs: Religious Education
Written by Father Tom Simonds, S.J., Director of Secondary Engagement, NCEA, FrTom@ncea.org. In this blog, through six separate posts, I will be sharing how faculty can develop teaching strategies across the curriculum and across programs using the Four Pillars of the Catechism and other curriculum guides. In this post, I will focus on religious education. […]
Advent for Kids: Practical tips for engaging students
Written by Stacy McNerney, Partner Success Lead, Hallow, Schools@hallow.app Children often enjoy a magical–and meaningful–experience in the weeks leading up to Christmas, thanks to trusted adults in their lives. Parents, grandparents, teachers, and more play a critical role helping children embrace the excitement of preparing for Jesus’s birth. However, many everyday holiday activities are more […]
The Power of Data: How Data-Driven Solutions Benefit K-12 Schools
Whether you’ve got tons of data on hand that you don’t know what to do with or are looking for new solutions for your school to provide you with better data, here are some of the top ways that data – and great tools that provide great data - can benefit your school.
National Catholic School Principal’s Appreciation Day!
Written by Karen Barreras, Director of Leadership Engagement, NCEA, kbarreras@ncea.org Please remember to celebrate your school’s principal today! During a spelling lesson when I was in elementary school, my teacher gave us a clue to remember the difference between the words principle and principal. Simply, our principal could be remembered as being our “pal.” As […]
How has AJHD made an impact at your school?
In this captivating narrative, we gain an understanding into the remarkable journey of the National Catholic Junior High Academic Decathlon (AJHD), where a principal and her students’ experience led to an unforgettable day of competition and camaraderie that has everyone eagerly anticipating this year’s competition at St. Anne Catholic School, Diocese of Galveston-Houston.
One Size Does Not Fit All: PD and Collaboration
Written by Karen Barreras, Director of Leadership Engagement, NCEA, kbarreras@ncea.org There are times when the mere mention of Professional Development (PD) was a challenge for me, in that, while we routinely talk about differentiation in instruction in classrooms, this is sometimes not the case for Catholic school administrators and teachers when it comes to PD. How […]
Teaching Faith Across the Grades 6-12 Curriculum and Programs: Science
Written by Father Tom Simonds, S.J., Director of Secondary Engagement, NCEA, FrTom@ncea.org Teaching the Catholic faith is everyone’s job in a Catholic school. This is the second blog post in a series, and each post features ideas for teaching the faith in specific disciplines and programs. In this blog, through six separate posts, I will […]
Send a Child a Christmas Gift!
Saint John Paul II once said, “Catholic education aims not only to communicate facts but also to transmit a coherent, comprehensive vision of life, in the conviction that the truths contained in that vision liberate students in the most profound meaning of human freedom.” What a joy it is when Catholic school students are given […]
You may have heard CHESCS and wondered ...Who ?
Written by Dr. Jennifer Buss, President of CHESCS, Bussje@lewisu.edu We are Catholic Higher Education Institutions Supporting P-12 Catholic Schools. Our group, Catholic Higher Education Institutions Supporting P-12 Catholic Schools, or CHESCS, is a service membership arm of the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). CHESCS works with NCEA to create links and relationships between Catholic higher […]