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2015 NCCSA Elementary Fine Arts Competition Booklets
2015 NCCSA March/April UPDATE Newsletter
The 2015 NCCSA March/April NCCSA UPDATE is now available online. It may be easier to read the NCCSA UPDATE in printed form, so please feel free to print this document and read at your earliest convenience. Of course, any hyperlinks to Internet sources will work only if you are viewing the newsletter digitally. Also, please forward this email or printed newsletter to those […]
Read MoreNC Public School Ten-Point Grading Scale
As most of you know, the public school is transitioning their grading scale to a 10-pt scale. http://www.wral.com/nc-changes-high-school-grading-scale/14036660 In the last few weeks/months, several administrators have contacted the NCCSA to ask what the majority of schools are doing in this regards. Those familiar with higher education realize most universities have been doing this for years. At some […]
Read MoreTo Innovate Or Not to Innovate? Solving the Educator’s Dilemma
When it comes to innovation in education, there is a tension. Some educators express concern about innovating when children are involved. Innovation implies experimentation and uncertainty. Aren’t “disruptive innovation” or even “breakthrough sustaining innovations” too risky to pursue in schools given that the well-being of children is at stake? Other educators come at it from […]
Read More2015 NCCSA Fine Arts Results and Pictures
Results Pictures for Purchase
Read MoreWhat’s New About Blended Learning
I was recently in touch with a former teaching colleague of mine. When I told her about my work at NGLC, she teased me: “Dalia, it seems like you’re always working on these faddish reforms—isn’t ‘Next Gen’ or ‘personalized’ learning simply a new label on an old concept?” My friend’s question resonated with me. As […]
Read MoreA Big Need In Christian Education Today
Another great blog post from Dr. Glen Schultz As I was thinking about this summer’s Kingdom School Institute, I was reminded of a meeting for Christian school administrators I had attended several months ago. After the morning program, we were asked to sit at tables with people from other schools and brainstorm what ever topic(s) came to […]
Read More2015 NCCSA State Basketball Tournament Results
2015 NCCSA Elementary Fine Arts Introductory Information
If your school is participating in NCCSA Elementary Fine Arts, please make sure all appropriate personnel review the specific regional information below. Although the NCCSA Elementary Fine Arts Competition is a few months away, we realize that many schools are already planning and practicing for their entries. Please take note of the information below that pertains to […]
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