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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.