This full color poster and pamphlet, newly updated and revised in 2022, examines the key characteristics common to all Episcopal schools, including aspects of Episcopal identity, faith-life, chapel, moral development, academic excellence, and social justice.
Read More » Begun in September 2011, the Weekly Meditation is a regular email from the Reverend Daniel R. Heischman, executive director of the National Association of Episcopal Schools, to the Association’s member heads, rectors, and chaplains. Oftentimes, they are forwarded to greater constituencies within school communities. NAES is delighted to publish these pieces from this endeavor’s second three school years (2014-2017) in this volume, making them available to the wider school community and The Episcopal Church.
Read More » Reasons for Being: The Culture and Character of Episcopal Schools, first published in 1997, is a collection of essays on foundational, mission-related topics central to Episcopal school identity, governance, and leadership. Newly updated in 2010 and written by Episcopal school leaders and NAES staff members, the fifteen essays examine: the mission and Anglican ethos of Episcopal schools; the history of Episcopal schools and their relationship to the Episcopal Church; the head of school's role; the school as a spiritual community; chapel and worship; religious studies; religious pluralism; early childhood education; community service; and Episcopal schools as just communities. Each essay includes suggested questions for discussion and reflection.
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