Thursday, October 30, 2014
"Catholic high school in expansion mode"
http://www.chron.com/neighborhood/spring/news/article/Catholic-high-school-in-expansion-mode-5855462.php
"Frassati Catholic High School in Spring started small when it opened its doors last year to a freshman class of 45 students.
Already there was a vision to grow into something much bigger, said principal Sister John Paul Myers. A master plan for more buildings to accommodate future students had been in the works since the beginning."
"9 Catholic schools in city and suburbs to close; 2 others to be reconfigured"
http://wgntv.com/2014/10/29/cardinal-george-says-more-school-closings-coming/
"Chicago’s Catholic school system announced nine schools in the city and the suburbs will close their doors at the end of this coming school year.
The nine schools are three times as many as last year. Two more schools will be reconfigured. Schools in Lake and Cook County will be impacted and the suburbs are included.
The archdiocese says its due to low enrollment and shifting demographics.
1,280 students will be affected and more than 200 teachers and staff."
"Chicago’s Catholic school system announced nine schools in the city and the suburbs will close their doors at the end of this coming school year.
The nine schools are three times as many as last year. Two more schools will be reconfigured. Schools in Lake and Cook County will be impacted and the suburbs are included.
The archdiocese says its due to low enrollment and shifting demographics.
1,280 students will be affected and more than 200 teachers and staff."
Saturday, October 25, 2014
"Ellen Page and Julianne Moore's gay drama banned from shooting at Catholic school"
http://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/2014/10/24/Ellen-Page-and-Julianne-Moores-gay-drama-banned-from-shooting-at-Catholic-school/4591414147867/
"NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The film crew from the upcoming gay drama Freeheld was barred from shooting scenes at a Catholic high school in New Rochelle, N.Y. after the school's principal found out about the movie's subject matter."
Commentary: I have to ask, when will there be movie about the real Catholic School Students, not some hyped drama that Hollywood produces?
"NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y., Oct. 24 (UPI) -- The film crew from the upcoming gay drama Freeheld was barred from shooting scenes at a Catholic high school in New Rochelle, N.Y. after the school's principal found out about the movie's subject matter."
Commentary: I have to ask, when will there be movie about the real Catholic School Students, not some hyped drama that Hollywood produces?
Friday, October 10, 2014
"Archdiocese Considers New Round of Catholic School Closings"
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Archdiocese-Considers-New-Round-of-Catholic-School-Closings-278617311.html
"Area Catholic schools may again be targeted for a new round of closings.
"Area Catholic schools may again be targeted for a new round of closings.
Sources tell NBC 5 that several schools are slated for closure, but officials with the Archdiocese of Chicago say no final decisions have been made."
Wednesday, September 24, 2014
"Why Top Catholic Education Organization Says Common Core Could Threaten Religious Liberty"
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/08/21/why-top-catholic-education-organization-says-common-core-could-threaten-religious-liberty/
"A leading Catholic education organization is warning that Common Core could pose a threat to religious freedom for Catholic schools that adopt the controversial education standards.
The Cardinal Newman Society’s summer newsletter named among the 10 things Catholics should know about Common Core is that it “could lead to religious liberty violations.” That’s in part because of the Department of Health and Human Services mandate to cover contraception coverage for employees.
“Catholic schools’ protection from threats like the HHS mandate depends on showing consistent Catholic identity, because First Amendment protections often depend on demonstrating a bona fide religious character,” the newsletter warned. “The Common Core may diminish a school’s Catholic identity by ‘crowding out’ important elements of authentic Catholic formation, emphasizing skills and practicality over vocation, and failing to teach reasoning from a foundation of truth.”
Further, as more Catholic schools adopt Common Core-certified textbooks and have to comply with Common Core exams, that could in turn lead to schools’ accepting more federal and state funding, which often has strings attached, said Denise Donohue, deputy director of the K-12 Catholic Education Program for the Cardinal Newman Society."
"A leading Catholic education organization is warning that Common Core could pose a threat to religious freedom for Catholic schools that adopt the controversial education standards.
The Cardinal Newman Society’s summer newsletter named among the 10 things Catholics should know about Common Core is that it “could lead to religious liberty violations.” That’s in part because of the Department of Health and Human Services mandate to cover contraception coverage for employees.
“Catholic schools’ protection from threats like the HHS mandate depends on showing consistent Catholic identity, because First Amendment protections often depend on demonstrating a bona fide religious character,” the newsletter warned. “The Common Core may diminish a school’s Catholic identity by ‘crowding out’ important elements of authentic Catholic formation, emphasizing skills and practicality over vocation, and failing to teach reasoning from a foundation of truth.”
Further, as more Catholic schools adopt Common Core-certified textbooks and have to comply with Common Core exams, that could in turn lead to schools’ accepting more federal and state funding, which often has strings attached, said Denise Donohue, deputy director of the K-12 Catholic Education Program for the Cardinal Newman Society."
"Can Blended Learning Save Catholic Schools?"
https://www.edsurge.com/n/2014-09-09-can-blended-learning-save-catholic-schools
"Catholic schools in the United States are at a crossroads.
The challenges facing many Catholic schools--low enrollment and threats to financial sustainability--put them in a position where they must close their doors unless something dramatic changes. And many have.
There are 500,000 fewer students enrolled in Catholic schools in the U.S. than there were 10 years ago. Over the last fifty years, closures have shrunk the system by more than half, from 5 million to less than 2 million students. Recent research suggests there are dire consequences for entire communities when a Catholic school closes, and there are very few signs that these trends are abating.
Some have suggested that Catholic schools need to reinvent themselves for a new era if they are to survive. This need to adapt may make Catholic schools increasingly open to becoming early adopters of blended learning in an effort to ensure their future vitality. However, Catholic schools will need to overcome significant hurdles if blended learning is to become a key driver of their renewal."
"Catholic schools in the United States are at a crossroads.
The challenges facing many Catholic schools--low enrollment and threats to financial sustainability--put them in a position where they must close their doors unless something dramatic changes. And many have.
There are 500,000 fewer students enrolled in Catholic schools in the U.S. than there were 10 years ago. Over the last fifty years, closures have shrunk the system by more than half, from 5 million to less than 2 million students. Recent research suggests there are dire consequences for entire communities when a Catholic school closes, and there are very few signs that these trends are abating.
Some have suggested that Catholic schools need to reinvent themselves for a new era if they are to survive. This need to adapt may make Catholic schools increasingly open to becoming early adopters of blended learning in an effort to ensure their future vitality. However, Catholic schools will need to overcome significant hurdles if blended learning is to become a key driver of their renewal."
"Allow families to budget shop for Catholic school uniforms"
http://catholicherald.com/stories/Allow-families-to-budget-shop-for-Catholic-school-uniforms,27158
"The children have returned to school with bright smiles, backpacks and uniforms — celebrating God’s love in all that they do. As a grandparent, I’m delighted to have the pleasure in sharing in the everyday life of my grandchildren. They truly are a gift from God. It is wonderful that they have the opportunity to attend an elementary school supported by the Catholic faith. This comes at high financial costs to the parents and the parish."
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