Principles of Good Practice for Admissions in Episcopal Schools
Approved by the NAES Governing Board in 2024, this document offers best practices and guidelines for the Episcopal school admissions office. Read More »
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NAES Early Childhood Education Survey Report 2023
The National Association of Episcopal Schools conducted the NAES Early Childhood Education Survey during the 2022-2023 school year and received 113 responses representing programs located in 24 states and the District of Columbia. The purpose of this survey is to provide a demographic profile of Episcopal early childhood programs across the country for analytical, comparative, and reporting purposes as well as to assist program directors, governing boards, and vestries in important program-level decision-making.
How to Support Haiti in a Time of Crisis
NAES would like you to know of the reputable organizations already at work in Haiti, whom you might wish to support. Though far from a comprehensive list, the agencies listed below are personally known to those working in the Haiti Partnership Program and assessed by these criteria. Read More »
Survey: Jesus in America
Jesus in America is a national study released in March 2022 in a partnership between The Episcopal Church and Ipsos. The research found that while the majority of Americans polled believe Jesus was an important spiritual figure and want equality in society, it also showed Christians are not necessarily practicing what Jesus taught, and Americans feel judged when talking about their beliefs. Read More »
NAES Statement on Inclusion and Episcopal Identity
As the past months have clearly shown us, Episcopal schools need support in their efforts to grow as communities committed to the work of diversity, equity, inclusion and justice, and to be able to draw upon their very foundation as Episcopal schools in order to find inspiration, understanding, and courage for this work. The following statement hopefully serves as a reaffirmation, reminder, and recalling of our schools to the vital link between DEIJ work and our Episcopal identity. In essence, this is our playing field, what we are called to do and be, and we hope this statement from the staff and Governing Board of NAES will serve as a springboard for further initiatives and a deeper understanding of our very nature as Episcopal schools. Read More »
Book & Video Series: Building A Children’s Chapel, One Story at a Time
Based on his work with young children at the Episcopal School of New York, teacher and storyteller Gordh offers a collection of stories from the Bible, arranged and told to create a meaningful childhood chapel for children ages 3-7 and their families. Originally conceived as a resource for use in day schools, it is also ideal for use in Sunday church schools in Episcopal and other mainline congregations. Read More »
DEI and Episcopal Identity…A Partnership Worth Having
Episcopal Identity and DEI work should go hand in hand, together 24/7 and every day of the school year. Taking time to develop a relationship between the person(s) responsible for maintaining our Episcopal identity AND the person(s) responsible for ensuring we are equitable and inclusive is the only way towards justice.
Common Prayer for Children and Families
Common Prayer for Children and Families is a collection of prayers and liturgies written for kids and the adults or communities who pray with them. Whimsically illustrated with pen and ink, this book contains prayers for morning, midday, and evening; prayers throughout the Church year; and prayers for all sorts of occasions. Read More »
Episcopal Diocese of Haiti Partnership Program Official Guidelines
These guidelines, as prepared by The Rev. Dr. Kesner Ajax, Coordinator of the Partnership Program for the Episcopal Diocese of Haiti, are a series of best practices for schools and churches in North America who want to establish or strengthen relationships with their counterparts in Haiti. Read More »
Book & Video Series: Making Room for Everyone
For ages 3-11. Working with the same overall themes of his first book, Building a Children's Chapel: One Story at a Time, Bill Gordh presents a wide range of folktales from around the world, stories from different faith traditions, and some updates of the original volume. The stories are presented to be told aloud, complete with storytelling tips and musical suggestions for each. Thirty-five curated folktales and stories from Christian, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, African, Asian, Scandinavian, and Native American traditions support the values that many desire to instill in children. As an award-winning storyteller, banjoist, author, and educator, Bill Gordh offers a storytelling approach that honors both the source material and the children who listen. Read More »