Here's what's happening in Catholic Education in December, plus helpful resources for leadership, Catholic culture, academic excellence, and school advancement.

Most of the enrollment management models I have seen are sales funnels where the prospect passes through a series of encounters. There is nothing wrong with those models; however, I propose a new model that approaches enrollment like evangelization by recognizing that enrolling a new family into your school requires accompaniment. It should also be frictionless - without complicated milestones and redundant paperwork.

This is a question I am often asked, and it’s a multi-faceted one. So I ask a question in return: “What is it that sets your school apart?” Almost always, I get the same answer, “We’re a family, our academic test scores are great, and we have a Catholic, supportive, environment”. Since most schools answer the same way, you can see that school leaders are not communicating anything that sets them apart from the competition, even their public school competition.

Here's what's happening in Catholic Education in November, plus helpful resources for leadership, Catholic culture, academic excellence, and school advancement.

As Catholic educators, we have the profound responsibility of shaping the learning experiences of our students, especially those who are struggling. Taking the time to reflect on our own instructional practices is key to ensuring that we are meeting their needs. By committing to using research-based strategies, continuously assessing skill deficits, and tailoring our small group instruction to target specific gaps, we create an environment where all students can thrive.

How do you offer a high quality Catholic education with inadequate funding?

Here's what's happening in Catholic Education in October, plus helpful resources to get your year started off right!

Here's what's happening in Catholic Education in September, plus helpful resources to get your year started off right!