Offering students regular opportunities to reflect on their faith and experiences is part of our mission in Catholic education. Join Donna Allen from Academy of Our Lady of Peace and Laura MacDonald, NCEA Director of Professional Learning, as they discuss retreats! From planning to positive benefits, it’s all about God’s time! This episode is sponsored by Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/NCEAsummer NSBECS Standard 3.2, Mission and Catholic Identity 

If you asked 100 people what meditation is, you would likely get 100 different answers. Some of these answers might indicate that meditation is a good thing and some may not. But what does it mean to meditate in the context of the Catholic Church? Hallow is the #1 Catholic prayer and meditation app. Hear from Hallow co-founder, Alessandro DiSanto, on what Catholic meditation is, how it differs from secular meditation, and the impact Catholic meditation can have in our lives and the lives of our students. Learn about Hallow's deal exclusively for NCEA members: https://www.hallow.com/NCEAsummer

The COVID-19 pandemic interrupted learning both in and beyond the classroom—for students and adults alike. Catholic schools emerged as a success story in an otherwise nightmarish episode in American history. In this episode, join host John Galvan, Vice President of Assessments, and guest Paul Escala, Superintendent and Senior Director of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Los Angeles as they share their thoughts on what was lost and what was gained. Visit ncearise.org to learn more about how our family of assessments, NCEA Rise, can help your school with their faith affect and knowledge. 

Archangel Education + Technology is expanding to Baltimore! In partnership with the City of Baltimore and Youthworks, Archangel will be offering students in the community the opportunity to get hands-on technical skills. A repurposed warehouse, located in east Baltimore, will be a hub for students to learn more about technology and receive IT certifications. Join Archangel co-founder Josh Weinberg as he discusses the ultimate vision for the Archangel Youth Tech Leadership Program in Baltimore. Learn more about Archangel: https://arch-te.com/

Listen in as colleagues Dr. Julie Vogel and Laura MacDonald discuss creating mission-driven, goal-oriented campuses. It's a conversation between colleagues and an opportunity to learn more about your staff at NCEA. This episode is sponsored by Archangel Education + Technology. NSBECS Domain: Mission and Catholic Identity

Catholic identity and mission are the responsibility of all members in a Catholic school community. Catholic high school sports programs sometimes struggle to give our faith authentic witness on the playing field. Join John Galvan, NCEA VP of Assessments, and his guest, John Padilla, Head Football Coach and History Teacher at St. John Paul II Catholic High School in Avondale, Arizona, as they discuss transforming sports programs through meaningful faith formation. The mission of the Athletic Department at St. John Paul II Catholic High School is to provide a Christ-centered approach in all of their athletic teams, forming champions for Christ on and off the field of competition.

Join this week's podcast hosts Crystal Berry, NCEA VP of Marketing, and Beth Rucinski, NCEA Educational Content Coordinator, as they chat about what the most important steps are for marketing Catholic schools. Learn how NCEA members can use their benefits to form a compelling strategic plan for communicating the good news of your school. This replay is sponsored by NWEA: https://www.nwea.org/

On this week's episode, join host Josh Packard, Vice President of Strategy, and guests Karen Barreras, Director of Leadership Engagement, and Beth Rucinski, Marketing Campaign Manager, as they discuss lessons learned in work-life balance throughout their careers. From letting yourself say yes, to learning to say no, tune in for some actionable steps you can take to help leave work at work, while thriving in both your professional and personal life. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Faith Technologies: https://www.catholicfaithtech.com/

In this special replay of the State of Catholic Education presentation from #NCEA2023, NCEA President/CEO Lincoln Snyder and a panel of educational leaders discuss important topics that impact Catholic education. This episode is sponsored by Archangel Education + Technology. To view a video version, visit https://youtu.be/ZQXJODeLWkM NSBECS Domain: Governance and Leadership

It’s difficult to find someone who loves Catholic education more than Michael Deegan, Superintendent of the Archdiocese of New York. He has spent a lifetime serving our schools and is a living example of the good things that can happen when we listen, collaborate and strategically plan! Join Michael and NCEA’s Laura MacDonald; it's an opportunity for new strategies and inspiration as we celebrate the magnanimous work of this amazing servant leader! This episode is sponsored by NWEA: https://www.nwea.org/schools/ NSBECS Domain: Mission and Catholic Identity

When it comes to teacher retention, professional development, student enrollment, and faith formation, principal and Lead. Learn. Proclaim. recipient Jennifer Kuzdzal is always looking for a win! Join NCEA’s Laura MacDonald on a virtual trip to St. Agnes School in the Diocese of Arlington to discuss these themes and the value of bringing joy to others. This episode is sponsored by Hallow: https://www.hallow.com/ncea-mentalhealth NSBECS Domain: Mission and Catholic Identity and Governance and Leadership

Welcome to this episode of the NCEA podcast! Today, your host, John Galvan, VP of Assessments at NCEA, is joined by Jodee Blanco. For the past two decades, since the release of her memoir, The New York Times bestseller, Please Stop Laughing at Me…, Jodee has been traveling to schools and dioceses sharing her story to motivate change in the anti-bullying movement, guiding schools to a place of deeper tolerance, compassion and hope. Join us in today's episode as they talk about all things bullying: the problem and the solutions! We want to thank Jodee Blanco, one of the first voices of the anti-bullying movement, for being our guest today. Thank you for listening to this episode of the NCEA Rise podcast! NCEA Rise is our family of religion and community assessments assisting schools and parishes in the advancement of Catholic Identity and Mission. To learn more about NCEA Rise, go to www.ncearise.org. To find out more about Jodee Blanco and her work in our Catholic schools, visit www.jodeeblanco.com.

What if all you need is a new perspective to lead a successful annual giving campaign? Although critical to the operational vitality of a school, these campaigns can take many school leaders out of their comfort zones. Join administrator Patrick Tiernan and NCEA's Laura MacDonald as they discuss steps and key strategies to execute annual funding and how to participate in Many Gifts, One Nation: A Day of Giving, a $1.2 million day. This episode is sponsored by Catholic Faith Technologies: https://www.catholicfaithtech.com/

Teaching students about Media Literacy is crucial to their understanding of what they can and cannot trust online. Neptune Navigate's Chief Navigator, Christina Jontra, explains the need for Media Literacy lessons in the classroom and why it is dangerous for students to use social media as their information/news source. Listen in to learn more about how to support your students in understanding what makes an online source credible. Learn more about Neptune Navigate: https://neptunenavigate.com/contact-us-ncea/

Caring classrooms and safe relationships infused with hope are among the most important things you can do for a child who has experienced trauma. One in four children attending school has been exposed to childhood trauma that affects their learning and behavior. This podcast will equip listeners with a working definition of stress, trauma and grief, will provide a neurological understanding of the brain as it relates to these experiences, and will share practical coping strategies that can help us to best support our students. This episode is sponsored by Friendzy: https://www.friendzy.co/

What is the difference between knowing about God, and knowing God? Tune into this conversation with NCEA's Vice President of Assessments, as he is joined by Hallow Co-founder, Alessandro DiSanto, as they discuss the differences. Hallow, the #1 Catholic Prayer app, and NCEA Rise, is teaming up to provide your school and parish knowledge and resources to help each and every member of our communities come together to find peace and purpose in their relationship with God: To know about God, and to know Him. This episode is brought to you be NCEA Rise, our family of religion and community assessments assisting schools and parishes in the advancement of Catholic Identity and Mission. To learn more about NCEA Rise, go to www.ncearise.org. To dig deeper into Hallow, visit www.hallow.com/hallow-for-ncea.

Join Neptune Navigate's Chief Navigator, Christina Jontra as she discusses the need for digital citizenship in schools. She will dive into what digital citizenship means, why it is important, and the impact technology is having on our students. Learn more about Neptune Navigate: https://neptunenavigate.com/contact-us-ncea/

Join NCEA's Sr. Dale McDonald, Vice President of Public Policy as she shares how to navigate the federal consultation process with NCEA's Laura MacDonald. With a basic understanding of title funds and resources in hand, schools can be prepared to receive maximum federal benefits! This episode is sponsored by Archangel Education + Technology. NSBECS Standards: 10.4 

How do we as educators think about what it means to teach kids to pray? Join Hallow Kids' Content Lead, Ashley Lenz, as she discusses best practices for instructing students in the faith. In the same way that we have a process for instructing students in learning how to read or do long division, there is also a pedagogy of prayer.  Learn more about how Hallow's children content has been built with these best practices in mind and how you can practically implement them in your classroom. This episode is sponsored by Hallow: https://hallow.com/hallow-for-ncea

Making a difference is what they do at St. Bernard School in Thief River Falls, Minnesota and Laura Brickson is “blazing the trail”. It will only take a moment to realize why Laura is a recipient of the NCEA Lead.Learn.Proclaim award for 2022-2023.  This servant leader is a living example of what you can do when you listen to others, work together and live out the mission of your school. Listen in as she shares strategies and many words of encouragement with NCEA’s Laura MacDonald. This podcast may be just what you need to make a difference too! This episode is sponsored by Catholic Faith Technologies: https://www.catholicfaithtech.com/ NSBECS Standards: Governance and Leadership 6.2, 6.4, 6.6, and 6.7