2023-2024 Annual Statistical Report on Schools, Enrollment and Staffing
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Written by Megan Bissell, NCEA Vice President of Research and Data, megan@ncea.org As Catholic schools continue to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by changing demographics, economic realities and educational needs, this report is crucial in guiding strategic decisions, fostering community engagement and enhancing educational offerings to meet the needs of all students. The insights from the 2023-2024 academic year set a foundation for future growth, innovation and continued commitment to the mission of Catholic education. The 2023-2024 Annual Statistical Report on Schools ..read more
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What can the Church Learn from Blockbuster?
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6d ago
by Josh Packard, Ph.D., NCEA Executive Vice President of Strategy and Operations josh@ncea.org In 1995, if you looked at movie rentals and ticket sales at theaters, you’d have a pretty good sense of how much people were interested in movies. But if you looked at those same two metrics today, you’d come to the conclusion that in the past 25 years people had really started to hate watching movies and that maybe movie watching was just a fad that eventually ran its course before going the way of the dodo bird. But that would be the wrong conclusion, of course. The reality is that today people con ..read more
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Sacred Listening Tools at NCEA 2024 and Beyond
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1w ago
We believe that listening to young people is a sacred act. Listening to their concerns, struggles, joys, triumphs, fears, doubts and questions are an encounter with the divine, because we are all made in God’s image. We also know from contemporary research that listening is a fundamental aspect of faith formation in young people, and its importance cannot be overstated. Listening plays a pivotal role in shaping the religious beliefs, affiliations and practices among emerging generations in ways that was not true for previous generations. This excerpt from NCEA Rise’s Sacred Listening Tools ..read more
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Educational Leadership: Weathering the Storm
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by Dr. Melanie B. Palmisano, retired superintendent – Diocese of Baton Rouge, Inspir-ED Consulting Leadership Coach & School Improvement Consultant Leadership Challenges All organizations have challenges, but some experience a culture of anxiety that inhibits growth and improvement. It can be extremely difficult for a leader to determine how to calm anxious waters that are swirling all around. Being able to think clearly about the real threats we encounter while leading with resolve and confidence best serves the leader and the organization. The question is how to do that. It is generally ..read more
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Weaving a Richer Tapestry: Inviting, Welcoming, and Supporting Teachers of Color in Catholic Schools
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2w ago
Written by John Beltramo, Antonio Felix, Héctor Martinez, and Maritza Ortiz Over the last decade, Catholic schools have grown increasingly diverse ethnically, racially and linguistically, better reflecting the rich cultural tapestry of the Church. At the same time, this diversity has yet to be fully reflected within the population of Catholic school educators more generally. While all Catholic school teachers bring gifts to their classrooms, research suggests that teachers of color bring particular assets and affordances to Catholic schools, for example, by sharing culturally and/or linguistic ..read more
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Do I Belong Here?
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3w ago
Written by Joy Roberts., co-founder of Friendzy joy@friendzy.co Every morning, students step into the sights and sounds of a new school day. The peppering of book bags across the school lawn and blurs of denim in the hallway become constants and coefficients in a complex set of equations: Do I belong here? Am I safe? Do my peers and teachers care about me? God has created us with a deep desire to belong in a community with others.  Barely two chapters into the book of Genesis, God declares, “It is not good for the man to be alone” (Gen 2:18). And though we continue to evolve into the most ..read more
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AI in Catholic Education: A Holy Grail or a Double-Edged Sword?
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3w ago
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 delivering high-quality education along with faith and moral principles, are not immune to this rapidly changing trend. As AI expands, its use is gaining traction among educators and schools as they seek to leverage technology to enh ..read more
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Nurturing Excellence: Exploring Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools
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Written by Molly McMahon, Ph.D., director of leadership programs, Roche Center for Catholic Education, Boston College Nurturing Excellence: Exploring Whole-Child Education in U.S. Catholic Schools Whole Child Education is not just a buzzword for Catholic schools, it is the beating heart of our communities. From their establishment, Catholic schools have been integral in providing a holistic education. Since 2012, the rise in social media, multiple financial crises, never ending school shootings, extreme weather events and a global pandemic, all contribute to the soaring mental health issues an ..read more
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Building Community: Come Meet Our Staff at NCEA 2024
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Written by Margaret Kaplow, Communications Manager, NCEA, mkaplow@ncea.org 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. Register before February 23, 2024, and you can still get the Early Bird rate for NCEA 2024. At the forefront of the NCEA 2024 Convention stands Lincoln Snyder, NCEA President/CEO. With great joy, he will host the prestigious awa ..read more
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Belonging Precedes Believing
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Written by Dr. Josh Packard, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Operations, NCEA, josh@ncea.org When you think of Gen Z and Gen Alpha, what are the first words that come to mind? I think of things like technology, connected, social media, activist, justice. Some of the word clouds on popular search engines return terms like diverse, digital native and global. If you work directly with young people you might also be thinking of some of their struggles. I’ve had people come up with terms like “covid generation,” “mental health” and “disaffiliated.”  But almost nobody comes up wit ..read more
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