read all about it @ http://www.emissourian.com/local_news/washington/article_35386705-135d-5dcd-94a9-a7e5c5218f44.html
"Local Catholic schools and parishes are continuing to collect donations to aid the families in St. Patrick School and Church in Washington, Ill., who lost everything when an EF4 tornado ripped through their community Nov. 17.
The “Washington to Washington” drive is being conducted by Our Lady of Lourdes Grade School and Parish, St. Francis Borgia Grade School and Parish, St. Gertrude Grade School and Parish and St. Francis Borgia Regional High School."
Wednesday, November 27, 2013
"Save Our Catholic Schools!"
Read all about it @ http://spectator.org/articles/56877/save-our-catholic-schools
"It would appear that parents have been asking that very question in increasing numbers. Parochial schools are facing greater competition from other private schools, alternative schools, and charter schools. In addition, they are still located where American parishes have traditionally been established: in the hearts of cities, clustered around now-vanished ethnic neighborhoods. I volunteered to serve on the parish council of a church on the Upper East Side in New York. We inherited a school that was in financial, educational, and demographic ruin. In the space of one year the archdiocese closed the school and merged it with another. A friend, pastor of a parish six blocks away, fought the good fight for as long as he could; his school soon closed, as well. According to a recent article in USA Today, enrollment in Catholic schools fell 12 percent during the 2012-2013 school year. In that same article, school administrators outline their plan of attack: new stuff, iPads, Apple TV, Smart Boards! It makes me wince. Here we go on that iceberg, again."
-Edward Lamb
"It would appear that parents have been asking that very question in increasing numbers. Parochial schools are facing greater competition from other private schools, alternative schools, and charter schools. In addition, they are still located where American parishes have traditionally been established: in the hearts of cities, clustered around now-vanished ethnic neighborhoods. I volunteered to serve on the parish council of a church on the Upper East Side in New York. We inherited a school that was in financial, educational, and demographic ruin. In the space of one year the archdiocese closed the school and merged it with another. A friend, pastor of a parish six blocks away, fought the good fight for as long as he could; his school soon closed, as well. According to a recent article in USA Today, enrollment in Catholic schools fell 12 percent during the 2012-2013 school year. In that same article, school administrators outline their plan of attack: new stuff, iPads, Apple TV, Smart Boards! It makes me wince. Here we go on that iceberg, again."
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Commentary: Now, this is the same old, same old recurrence: someone literally finds out that Catholic Education's gone belly up, and wonders why. Little do they know that it was actually the students who are the problem. But not only are we, the Catholic School Students are the problem, we are also the key to Catholic Education solution. As I watch the decline of Catholic Education within the United States, I wonder "why won't everyone realize that without Catholic School Students, there cannot be any Catholic Education".
-Edward Lamb
Tuesday, November 26, 2013
"Malden Catholic receives $1 million donation from alumnus Robert Higgins"
read all about it @
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2013/11/malden_catholic_receives_1_million_donation_from_robert_higg.html
"The following was submitted by Malden Catholic High School:
Robert Higgins and his wife, Kristine, recently made a substantial, $1 million gift to The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign.
“I feel that I have an obligation to give back, and I know that any resources I can provide MC will be well used,” commented Bob. “Giving to the Essential Campaign is critical to ensure that Malden Catholic will be around for the next generation and the generation after that.”
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
A 1964 graduate, Bob joined John ’57 and Richard ’59 as one of three Higgins brothers who came to Malden Catholic from Melrose. “My parents were from Malden and Medford, and they were great believers in Catholic education and Malden Catholic in particular,” explained Bob. His mother, Catherine Grant Higgins, was a 1926 graduate of Girls Catholic in Malden, and his uncle, Bill Grant, was a Malden Catholic football coach. Malden Catholic was the natural choice for Bob."
http://www.boston.com/yourtown/news/malden/2013/11/malden_catholic_receives_1_million_donation_from_robert_higg.html
"The following was submitted by Malden Catholic High School:
Robert Higgins and his wife, Kristine, recently made a substantial, $1 million gift to The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign.
“I feel that I have an obligation to give back, and I know that any resources I can provide MC will be well used,” commented Bob. “Giving to the Essential Campaign is critical to ensure that Malden Catholic will be around for the next generation and the generation after that.”
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
The Essential Malden Catholic Campaign seeks $15 million for significant improvements to the educational infrastructure, academics, technology, faculty salaries, and strategic operating reserve fund.
A 1964 graduate, Bob joined John ’57 and Richard ’59 as one of three Higgins brothers who came to Malden Catholic from Melrose. “My parents were from Malden and Medford, and they were great believers in Catholic education and Malden Catholic in particular,” explained Bob. His mother, Catherine Grant Higgins, was a 1926 graduate of Girls Catholic in Malden, and his uncle, Bill Grant, was a Malden Catholic football coach. Malden Catholic was the natural choice for Bob."
"Athletic Director of Catholic School Accused of Inappropriate Conduct With Student"
read all about it @ http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Athletic-Director-of-Catholic-School-Accused-of-Inappropriate-Conduct-With-Student-233407681.html
Commentary: Personally, it is sickening to hear such things. I wish that it didn't have to end up like this.
-Edward Lamb
"Police are investigating an athletic director at a local Catholic school who allegedly engaged in inappropriate conduct with a minor.
Administrators at Roman Catholic High School say they received a report last week that athletic director Sean Fitzherbert engaged in inappropriate conduct via a computer with a minor who attends Father Judge High School.
Fitzherbert, who began working at Roman Catholic in July of this year, was placed on administrative leave. Officials say he was not previously employed by any Archdiocese entity.
Philadelphia Police and the Special Victims Unit are currently investigating."
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Commentary: Personally, it is sickening to hear such things. I wish that it didn't have to end up like this.
-Edward Lamb
Monday, November 25, 2013
"St. James principal nominated for prestigious national Catholic educators award"
read all about it @ http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20131125/news/711259846/
"The Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Sr. Mary Paul McCaughey, could nominate just one principal for a national award — out of its network of more than 250 schools — and she looked to the suburbs for her nominee.
Judy Pappas, a Prospect Heights resident and principal of St. James Catholic School in Arlington Heights, learned of her nomination during an all-school Mass on Friday.
"I'm stunned," Pappas said "There are so many more folks deserving of this honor. Just to be nominated is a blessing for the whole school.""
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Commentary: It would seem that both the Archdioceses of Philadelphia and Chicago have things going well for them. Shame that it isn't the case with all the others. But that's just me of course.
-Edward Lamb
"Part-time instructor at St. Louis Catholic middle school charged with raping and molesting girl, 13"
read all about it @ http://www.stltoday.com/news/local/crime-and-courts/part-time-instructor-at-st-louis-catholic-middle-school-charged/article_c77bd0bd-8fe0-5061-8434-7890dc2d73f2.html
"ST. LOUIS • A part-time instructor for a Catholic middle school for girls from low-income backgrounds has been charged with raping and molesting one of the students.
Seri O. Grant, 54, of the 6900 block of Willow Wood Drive in Northwoods, was charged Friday in St. Louis Circuit Court with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation."
"ST. LOUIS • A part-time instructor for a Catholic middle school for girls from low-income backgrounds has been charged with raping and molesting one of the students.
Seri O. Grant, 54, of the 6900 block of Willow Wood Drive in Northwoods, was charged Friday in St. Louis Circuit Court with first-degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation."
"Enrollment decline imperiling St. Mary's is affecting other Catholic schools in Worcester"
read all about @ http://www.telegram.com/article/20131125/NEWS/311259903/1116
"WORCESTER — The low enrollment that has St. Mary's Junior/Senior High School on the brink of closing is far from unique to that parish school.
In the city as a whole, the number of Worcester children enrolled in Catholic schools in the 2012-13 school year was less than half what it was in the 1983-1984, the earliest comparison year on the Worcester public schools' Oct. 1 enrollment report.
St. Mary's was down to approximately 90 students in Grades 7-12 when the Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, headmaster, announced this month that he planned to close St. Mary's. He said the elementary school would remain open. Since then, Bishop Robert J. McManus has given school supporters 75 days to come up with a plan to save it.
St. Mary's was the last parish-supported high school in Central Massachusetts. Other high schools, such as Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian, are run by the diocese, and still others, such as St. John's High School in Shrewsbury and Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, are private. Parish-run secondary schools have faced special challenges."
"WORCESTER — The low enrollment that has St. Mary's Junior/Senior High School on the brink of closing is far from unique to that parish school.
In the city as a whole, the number of Worcester children enrolled in Catholic schools in the 2012-13 school year was less than half what it was in the 1983-1984, the earliest comparison year on the Worcester public schools' Oct. 1 enrollment report.
St. Mary's was down to approximately 90 students in Grades 7-12 when the Rev. Thaddeus X. Stachura, headmaster, announced this month that he planned to close St. Mary's. He said the elementary school would remain open. Since then, Bishop Robert J. McManus has given school supporters 75 days to come up with a plan to save it.
St. Mary's was the last parish-supported high school in Central Massachusetts. Other high schools, such as Holy Name and St. Peter-Marian, are run by the diocese, and still others, such as St. John's High School in Shrewsbury and Notre Dame Academy in Worcester, are private. Parish-run secondary schools have faced special challenges."
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
"Despite objections, Catholic schools adopt Common Core"
Read all about it @ http://napavalleyregister.com/news/local/despite-objections-catholic-schools-adopt-common-core/article_98915964-5092-11e3-b27a-0019bb2963f4.html
"Catholic schools within the Diocese of Santa Rosa, which includes Napa, will be adopting the new Common Core education standards — despite opposition from a group of Catholic scholars.
The Common Core aims to unify the standards for English and math so that all students graduate career- and college-ready. While supporters, including those in local Catholic schools, say the Common Core will raise academic standards, opponents — including more than 130 Catholic scholars — believe the standards are a step backward. Common Core-educated children, the scholars wrote in a letter, “will not be prepared to do authentic college work.”
The letter, signed by 132 Catholic scholars, was recently sent to each Catholic bishop in the country. The letter stated that the Common Core would negatively impact the character and curriculum of schools and implementing the new standards would be a “grave disservice” to Catholic education."
Monday, November 18, 2013
"You’re Not a Princess’: Catholic Prep School’s Campaign Telling Girls ‘Life’s Not a Fairy Tale’ Goes Viral"
read all about it @ http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/11/15/youre-not-a-princess-catholic-prep-schools-campaign-telling-girls-lifes-not-a-fairy-tale-goes-viral/
"An all-girls Catholic prep school in Kentucky has a message for prospective and current students:
“You’re not a princess. Prepare for real life.”
One message says, ”Don’t wait for a prince, be able to rescue yourself.”
"An all-girls Catholic prep school in Kentucky has a message for prospective and current students:
“You’re not a princess. Prepare for real life.”
Mercy Academy in Louisville, Ky., has crafted the pointed proclamation in an effort to show young women that the fairy tales they grew up watching and reading aren’t necessarily reality.
Rather than aspiring to be taken care of by a man, the campaign urges young women to stand on their own two feet.
One message says, ”Don’t wait for a prince, be able to rescue yourself.”
Another contends, “Life’s not a fairy tale.”"
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Commentary: And, their point is what again? I really have no idea what's whole big deal about this issue. It all just sound ridiculous and unnecessary. Maybe someone could tell me why people are going into a huge St. Vitus' dance about this?
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, November 14, 2013
"District, Catholic, charter schools share applications"
read all about it @ http://articles.philly.com/2013-11-13/news/43985571_1_great-schools-compact-philadelphia-charter-schools-greatphillyschools
"For the first time, students applying to high school at Philadelphia School District, charter, and Catholic schools will be able to start the process with similar one-page applications, Mayor Nutter's Office of Education announced. The forms were developed by the district, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Charter Schools for Excellence, and other organizations that are members of the Great Schools Compact.
"This has been one of the things that the compact has been talking about from the very beginning," said Lori Shorr, the city's chief education officer."
Commentary: More power to you. Not that I'm complaining of course.
-Edward Lamb
"For the first time, students applying to high school at Philadelphia School District, charter, and Catholic schools will be able to start the process with similar one-page applications, Mayor Nutter's Office of Education announced. The forms were developed by the district, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Charter Schools for Excellence, and other organizations that are members of the Great Schools Compact.
"This has been one of the things that the compact has been talking about from the very beginning," said Lori Shorr, the city's chief education officer."
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Commentary: More power to you. Not that I'm complaining of course.
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic education on downward spiral as enrollment drops, schools close"
read all about it @ http://www.heraldstandard.com/new_today/catholic-education-on-downward-spiral-as-enrollment-drops-schools-close/article_6ed1fe70-d8a2-5856-b9f8-51256c8e7702.html
"The following is part of an occasional series on the changing face of the Roman Catholic Church in Fayette County due to population declines in members and priests that are affecting parishes and schools.
After a recommendation was made to close All Saints Regional Catholic School in Masontown in 2005, the community and Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg worked together to keep the facility open.
But according to the diocese, the sharp decline in enrollment, 100 students in 2007-08 to just 62 last year, hit too hard and caused the school to run a deficit.
With only 41 students registered for this fall, the diocese announced the school would shut its doors for good.
The closing is another in a steady trend of fading Catholic schools in the county as diocesan officials report that as the number of children attending parishes in Fayette County decreases, so do the chances of a climbing enrollment."
Commentary: Yes, I agree that Catholic Education within all dioceses and archdioceses are on the decline, and not just the ones in Fayette County in Pennsylvania. However, I do want to point out that, whenever anyone talks about Catholic Education, what is their definition of what they mean by Catholic Education? Do they mean within a city, a diocese or archdiocese, a state, or in the nation as a whole?
-Edward Lamb
"The following is part of an occasional series on the changing face of the Roman Catholic Church in Fayette County due to population declines in members and priests that are affecting parishes and schools.
After a recommendation was made to close All Saints Regional Catholic School in Masontown in 2005, the community and Roman Catholic Diocese of Greensburg worked together to keep the facility open.
But according to the diocese, the sharp decline in enrollment, 100 students in 2007-08 to just 62 last year, hit too hard and caused the school to run a deficit.
With only 41 students registered for this fall, the diocese announced the school would shut its doors for good.
The closing is another in a steady trend of fading Catholic schools in the county as diocesan officials report that as the number of children attending parishes in Fayette County decreases, so do the chances of a climbing enrollment."
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Commentary: Yes, I agree that Catholic Education within all dioceses and archdioceses are on the decline, and not just the ones in Fayette County in Pennsylvania. However, I do want to point out that, whenever anyone talks about Catholic Education, what is their definition of what they mean by Catholic Education? Do they mean within a city, a diocese or archdiocese, a state, or in the nation as a whole?
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic School Sues Obama Over HHS Mandate: He’s Forcing Us to Violate Our Faith"
read all about it @ http://www.lifenews.com/2013/11/14/catholic-school-sues-obama-over-hhs-mandate-hes-forcing-us-to-violate-our-faith/
Commentary: Being the Catholic School Students that we are, I'm pretty sure we'll just forget about it and just go on with our lives. That being said, it is worthwhile to see what happens next as a result.
-Edward Lamb
"Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys have filed a federal lawsuit against the Obama administration on behalf of Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Fla. The lawsuit challenges the constitutionality of the administration’s mandate that religious employers provide insurance coverage for abortifacients, sterilization, and contraception to employees regardless of religious or moral objections.
“Faith-based educational institutions should be free to live and operate according to the faith they teach and espouse,” said Senior Legal Counsel Matt Bowman. “If the government can force Ave Maria to violate its faith in order to exist, then the government can do the same or worse to others.”
“Our school believes in living out our religious convictions,” said Ave Maria School of Law President and Dean Eugene R. Milhizer, who writes and speaks nationally on the issue of religious freedom, the abortion pill mandate, and the Catholic Church. “The First Amendment protects Americans from mandates that require us to act against our deeply held religious convictions. But the mandate leaves us with no real choice: we must either comply and abandon our religious freedom and conscience, or resist and be fined for our faith.”"
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Commentary: Being the Catholic School Students that we are, I'm pretty sure we'll just forget about it and just go on with our lives. That being said, it is worthwhile to see what happens next as a result.
-Edward Lamb
"Long Island Catholic high schools' enrollment going strong"
Read all about it @ http://www.newsday.com/long-island/education/li-catholic-high-schools-enrollment-going-strong-1.6419665
Commentary: Can we say the same for the Catholic School Students in NYC? No, we cannot.
-Edward Lamb
"Bucking a national trend, enrollment at most of Long Island's Catholic high schools is strong and holding steady, even as falling numbers of students in the diocese's elementary schools forced closures and the region's economy struggles to regain its pre-recession footing.
Seven of the 10 high schools showed enrollment gains over the decade from the 2003-04 school year through 2012-13, while three saw declines. One school, the all-girls Academy of St. Joseph in Brentwood, closed in 2009.
The stability on Long Island stems from a combination of factors -- the number of Catholics here and families' desire to have their children in a faith-based high school; the institutions' academic rigor, traditions and strict rules; and the modest tuition cost compared with other private schools."
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Commentary: Can we say the same for the Catholic School Students in NYC? No, we cannot.
-Edward Lamb
Thursday, November 7, 2013
"Do Catholic schools really do a better job?"
Read all about it @ http://www.futurity.org/catholic-schools-really-better-job/
"Catholic schools are not necessarily better than public schools, according to a new national study.
Math scores for Catholic school students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly. In addition, Catholic school students saw no significant increase in reading scores or better behavioral outcomes between kindergarten and eighth grade.
“Across many outcomes, both academic and behavioral, we don’t find anything that seems to point to a real benefit of Catholic schools over public schools,” says Todd Elder, associate professor of economics at Michigan State University."
"Catholic schools are not necessarily better than public schools, according to a new national study.
Math scores for Catholic school students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly. In addition, Catholic school students saw no significant increase in reading scores or better behavioral outcomes between kindergarten and eighth grade.
“Across many outcomes, both academic and behavioral, we don’t find anything that seems to point to a real benefit of Catholic schools over public schools,” says Todd Elder, associate professor of economics at Michigan State University."
"National Catholic Education Association Gets Gates Foundation Grant to Promote ‘Common Core’ in Catholic Schools"
read all about it @ http://www.aleteia.org/en/education/article/national-catholic-education-association-gets-gates-foundation-grant-to-promote-common-core-in-catholic-schools-12054001
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation paid the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) more than $100,000 to support teacher training and materials on implementing the Common Core school standards, The Cardinal Newman Society has discovered.
The $100,007 grant made in September will only fuel division over the NCEA’s public encouragement for Catholic schools to adopt the Common Core standards, despite serious concerns about the standards’ academic quality and impact on schools’ Catholic identity."
"The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation paid the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA) more than $100,000 to support teacher training and materials on implementing the Common Core school standards, The Cardinal Newman Society has discovered.
The $100,007 grant made in September will only fuel division over the NCEA’s public encouragement for Catholic schools to adopt the Common Core standards, despite serious concerns about the standards’ academic quality and impact on schools’ Catholic identity."
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
"Louisville Archdiocese Doesn't Blink as Catholic Scholars Denounce Common Core School Standards"
Read all about it @
http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-archdiocese-doesnt-blink-catholic-scholars-denounce-common-core-school-standards
Commentary: As a normal Catholic School Student in the 11th grade, I don't really understand about what's so special about Common Core. Why do we need to implement it? Is CC really going to secularize Catholic Education for good? These two questions might be important enough to hang on for the future.
-Edward Lamb
http://wfpl.org/post/louisville-archdiocese-doesnt-blink-catholic-scholars-denounce-common-core-school-standards
"Louisville's Catholic schools will continue implementing elements of the Common Core education standards despite pushback from a group of Catholic scholars.
The Common Core standards change what students learn in English and math and have been adopted by 45 states—Kentucky being the first. Last week, 130 Catholic scholars from around the country signed a letter claiming the standards do not adequately prepare students for college-level work and that they undermine Catholic education.
The letter sent to U.S. bishops requesting Catholic schools drop the Common Core standards or halt implementation.
But in Louisville it's already too late."
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Commentary: As a normal Catholic School Student in the 11th grade, I don't really understand about what's so special about Common Core. Why do we need to implement it? Is CC really going to secularize Catholic Education for good? These two questions might be important enough to hang on for the future.
-Edward Lamb
Monday, November 4, 2013
"Catholic school honors secretary with Distinguished Graduate Award"
Read all about it @ http://www.nwitimes.com/news/local/lake/st-john/catholic-school-honors-secretary-with-distinguished-graduate-award/article_63a1fdc2-4f7e-53a2-a3d0-8be555de956c.html
"Sue Cooper was recently honored with the National Catholic Education Association’s Distinguished Graduate Award. This award, presented by the St. John the Evangelist Alumni Association in St. John, recognizes graduates of Catholic elementary and middle schools who have made a contribution to Catholic education, the Catholic Church and U.S. life.
Cooper has directly contributed to the Catholic education of hundreds of students during her service at SJE for the last 22 years."
"Sue Cooper was recently honored with the National Catholic Education Association’s Distinguished Graduate Award. This award, presented by the St. John the Evangelist Alumni Association in St. John, recognizes graduates of Catholic elementary and middle schools who have made a contribution to Catholic education, the Catholic Church and U.S. life.
Cooper has directly contributed to the Catholic education of hundreds of students during her service at SJE for the last 22 years."
Sunday, November 3, 2013
"Do Catholic Schools Provide Students With A Better Education?"
Read all about it @ http://www.wlns.com/story/23856290/do-catholic-schools-provide-students-with-a-better-education
"LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) - A new study by an MSU economics professor suggests that despite what many believe, Catholic schools may not offer students a better education than public schools.
As 6 News' Joe Khalil reports the study caught the attention of many in the catholic community, who don't buy the professor's findings.
These students in uniform walk through hallways lined with religous symbols, hallmarks of a catholic school.
And according to MSU professor Todd Elder, traditionally so are higher test scores.
"Kids in public schools don't do as well on standardized tests as kids in private schools. I think a lot of people think there's something wrong with the public school system.""
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Commentary: This article is also about the recent study from the University of Michigan about Catholic Education. But tell me, do you think Catholic Education is a good choice for one's children especially yours?
-Edward Lamb
"Soles for Catholic Education Walk set for Saturday"
Read all about it @ http://www.sheboyganpress.com/article/20131101/SHE04/311010164/Soles-Catholic-Education-Walk-set-Saturday
"MILWAUKEE — Approximately 7,000 students, parents and alumni from 110 southeastern Wisconsin Catholic schools
are gearing up to participate in the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” Walk at Mount Mary University at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2."
Commentary: Yes, this is yesterdays news, but it's still news.
-Edward Lamb
"MILWAUKEE — Approximately 7,000 students, parents and alumni from 110 southeastern Wisconsin Catholic schools
are gearing up to participate in the inaugural “Soles for Catholic Education” Walk at Mount Mary University at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 2."
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-Edward Lamb
"Catholic Education below the Public School?"
Read all about it @ http://msutoday.msu.edu/news/2013/study-catholic-schools-not-superior-to-public-schools/
"A national study led by a Michigan State University economist suggests Catholic schools are not superior to public schools after all. Math scores for Catholic students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly."
Commentary: I wonder exactly where this study was held at. Yes, I know, the NCEA and numerous others will most likely say the opposite, but who do you think is right about the standards of Catholic Educations in this country? Personally, I don't buy it, seeing that I am one of the people who thinks quite highly of American Catholic Education.
-Edward Lamb
"A national study led by a Michigan State University economist suggests Catholic schools are not superior to public schools after all. Math scores for Catholic students dropped between kindergarten and eighth grade, while math scores for public school students increased slightly."
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Commentary: I wonder exactly where this study was held at. Yes, I know, the NCEA and numerous others will most likely say the opposite, but who do you think is right about the standards of Catholic Educations in this country? Personally, I don't buy it, seeing that I am one of the people who thinks quite highly of American Catholic Education.
-Edward Lamb
"Catholic school recruitment adding up"
read all about it @ http://readingeagle.com/article.aspx?id=518035
"Catholic school officials in Berks County are bringing in the sheaves, but not in the conventional way.Using advertising, along with tuition and tax incentives, in the past two years Catholic schools in Berks and across the five-county Diocese of Allentown have seen modest increases in enrollment.
An increase of about 0.5 percent might not seem like much, but after 15 years of declining enrollment, even modest gains are welcome, said diocese spokesman Matt Kerr.
Enrollment in the diocese's 36 elementary schools, seven high schools and three special learning centers totals 12,419. Allentown is the only one of Pennsylvania's eight dioceses to see school enrollment increase in each of the last two years."
"Catholic school officials in Berks County are bringing in the sheaves, but not in the conventional way.Using advertising, along with tuition and tax incentives, in the past two years Catholic schools in Berks and across the five-county Diocese of Allentown have seen modest increases in enrollment.
An increase of about 0.5 percent might not seem like much, but after 15 years of declining enrollment, even modest gains are welcome, said diocese spokesman Matt Kerr.
Enrollment in the diocese's 36 elementary schools, seven high schools and three special learning centers totals 12,419. Allentown is the only one of Pennsylvania's eight dioceses to see school enrollment increase in each of the last two years."
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