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March 2011
Front Cover
Dr. Karen Ristau draws attention to the positive yet unreported story that more than 460 schools have opened nationwide in the past decade.
Department of Elementary Schools
Robert Bimonte poses a pertinent question for Lent: What truth is God trying to bring forth in you? Having endured life's moments of cold and darkness, what truth have you discovered that will make you the person you want to be?
Department of Elementary Education Convention Highlights
William Campbell reflects that to let your life tell you what truths you embody, what values you represent, is a wonderful reminder that actions speak louder than words.
The Catholic School Leadership Institute will be held from July 11 to July 14, 2011 at the Vallombrosa Center in Menlo Park, Calif.
Sustaining Outstanding Schools: SOS
| Over the past year, the focus of this column has been on the work of Art Costa and Habits of the Mind. The first column introduced a framework for understanding and using the Habits of Mind approach. the remaining columns present a focused look at three specific Habits of Mind and how to implement them within the classroom. |
Dr. Michael Boyle ushers in the third article in the SOS series, exploring Habits of Mind in encouraging 21st century students to respond with wonderment and awe, including steps for implementing such a mindset.
New Publications from NCEA
Department of Secondary Schools
Philip Robey analyzes Lent and the secondary school, believing that it's important for students to understand the seasons of the church and to participate in them in whatever ways are possible; the season in incredibly full and rich, and it might be the only contact with Catholicism that some students will ever have.
Department of Secondary School Convention Highlights
Department of Chief Administrators
Daniel Curtin discusses the need of Catholic school superintendency to plan for the future, especially in the area of spiritual formation. He says that, for diocesan leaders educated in publc universities, the need for spiritual formation is critical for their success as leaders of Catholic schools.
Department of Boards and Councils
Regina Haney addresses the recent issue of whether emailing replaces in-person board meetings. She argues that face-to-face interaction enjoys the added components of observation and body language, which are wholelly necessary to effective communication, especially in team scenarios.
The role of the board in development and advancement
| In the last issue of NCEA Notes (November 2010) this column reviewed the first four guidelines on the board's role in advancing the mission of the school. As the discussion of the board's role in Catholic school development continues, four more areas to consider are presented. |
General News
In an Update on Public Policy, Sr. Dale McDonald, PBVM, Ph.D., provides new guidelines for school nutrition programs, with the understanding that, since many children consume as many as half their daily calories at school, strengthening nutritional standards is an important step.
In Legal Issues, Sr. Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph.D., brings to attention several issues of overnight trips, which, if not addressed appropriately, can result in danger and liability, including: (1) Age and behavior of chaperones, (2) sleeping arrangements and (3) students with life-threatening allergies.
| The Ninth Annual Education Law Symposium, sponsored by the NCEA and St. Catharine College, is July 14 to 17, 2011, at Louisville's Brown Hotel. Visit www.ncea.org or www.sccky.edu for the brochure and further details, or contact Sr. Dale McDonald at mcdonald@ncea.org or Sr. Angie at ashaughnessy@sccky.edu |
In Research, Dr. Leonard DeFiore explores how to solve the mystery of the educational achievement gap. Graduating from high school, entering the workforce and not having a child out of wedlock greatly improve life prospects.
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