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Dr. Karen Ristau discusses the all-too prominent concern of bullying, and how the teaching and modeling of Christ's message goes a long way to combat it.
Department of Elementary Schools
Robert Bimonte, FSC honors the 43 Catholic elementary schools who, out of the 50 total, received the No Child Left Behing/Blue Ribbon School award. The three Caholic school principals who received the National Distinguished Principal Award are also duly recognized.
William Campbell, SM advises using summer as a mental break, and to take the time to "remember the dreams you had at the beginning of the year. Renew your commitment to being the spiritual leader in your clasroom or in the faculty room." Sustaining Outstandig Schools: SOS Dr. Michael Boyle discusses the importance of shaping instruction to help our 21st Century students prepare for the complex thinking tasks which will confront them in school and in life. Philip Robey encourages the participation of NCEA members to participate in all areas of Catholic secondary education. Dr. William Dygert, C.S.C. explains the president/principle model and its growing popularity in Catholic secondary schools. Department of Chief Administrators Daniel Curtin reveals how the 2009 formation of Catholic Higher Education Supporting Catholic Schools (CHESCS - pronounced "chess") will provide increased support for Catholic elementary and secondary schools.
Department of Boards and Councils Regina Haney explores how new research sheds light on effective board structure, including three operative types: advisory, consultative and decision-making or limited jurisdiction boards. Headline: First four guidelines review role of bard in advancing mission.
General News Sister Dale McDonald, PBVM, Ph.D provides an update on public policty regarding the FCC's issuance of new regulation for the E-Rate program.
In legal issues, Sister Mary Angela Shaughnessy, SCN, J.D., Ph.D reviews the tragedy of cyberbullying through social media, and offers insight as to potential means for rectifying it.
Dr. Aubrey Scheopner discusses research which suggests that a decreasing religious identity among teachers may impact their retention.
Over the past several years, this column has focused on exploring an instuctional approach and providing practical strategies on how to implement them within Catholic schools. This year, the focus will be on Art Costa's Habits of Mind and how to implement them within the classroom.