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Why are Catholic schools so good at sports?

By Brian Fraga. Tradition, dedicated coaches and stable environments — not an uneven playing field — propel Catholic high schools’ teams, experts say

Top Ten reasons to send your children to Catholic schools

In Focus article. By Gerald Korson. Catholic schools remain a sound investment for families who take their Catholic faith seriously.

The Value of Catholic Schools

By Msgr. Robert Aucoin. 'Teach them to observe all that I have commanded you'

Suing nuns to prevent funds diversion

Our Takes. Seems only fair that if someone donates to Catholic education, the money is used for Catholic education.

Strong Catholic identity key to schools' future

In Focus article. By Joseph D. White, Ph.D. Rituals and traditions, along with academic excellence, should set Catholic institutions apart

Shopping for a college

Son's search makes father wonder which school is better, Catholic or non-Catholic

School-choice advocates cheer Supreme Court ruling in Arizona case

By Brian Fraga. Experts expect ripple effect around country from high court ruling on Arizona tax credit program. (Subscription required)

Paying for Catholic Schools

By Valerie Schmalz. There are four main areas that hold promise for funding Catholic Schools: stewardship; philanthropy; work study; and vouchers and educational tax credits.

Openers: Who knew home schooling would generate such feedback

By John Norton. Our article last week on long-standing tensions between Catholic home-schoolers and Church structures such as parishes and dioceses generated quite a response from readers

Memphis finds a winning model for Catholic schools

By Joseph O'Brien. Failing inner-city schools were revitalized by diocese's innovative Catholic school structure

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor for March 28, 2010

Letters to the editor

Letters to the editor on bullying, religious trinkets, abortion, EWTN and immigration

Letters to the editor

Letters to the edtior about Catholic education, altar servers, Lady Gaga, and clergy sexual abuse. (Subscription required)

Letters to the Editor

Letters to the Editor about homeschooling, Catholic education, clergy sexual abuse, and modesty. (Subscription required)

Languages teach students more than just words

Catholic Colleges special section by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Learning to speak in a foreign tongue can help students understand a culture better, professors say. (Subscription required)

Judicial blast from past

By Robert P. Lockwood. Sotomayor's success via Catholic schools came in spite of 'government generosity'

In Focus: Tests of Catholic education

By Scott Alessi. Still facing an uphill battle, Catholic schools seek new ways of building a viable future

Helping families find ways to pay for education

Catholic colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. College financial advisers offer tips for students, parents on navigating sometimes-confusing process.

Helping colleges, universities boost their Catholic identity

By Emily Stimpson. Recently relocated center aims to promote truth of faith, academic excellence at Catholic schools. (Subscription required)

Fostering American Catholic intellectual life

By Russell Shaw. Catholic University president explains importance of forming good people as well as good thinkers. (Subscription required)

Engaging with the world through foreign studies programs

Catholic Colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. Studying abroad gives students at Catholic schools a hands-on look at what it means to be a global citizen. (Subscription required)

Digital divide over cell phones in high school

By Emily Stimpson. Some foresee their use as classroom tools, but also worry about negative impact on learning

Determining proper amount to give to Church

By Phil Lenahan. Church doesn’t specify percentage, but 10 percent is still an excellent guideline. (Subscription required)

Catholic universities see value of single-sex housing

By Emily Stimpson. Proponents say it encourages appropriate behavior between genders and fosters more virtuous culture

Catholic schools have had immense influence on U.S. life

In Focus article. By Matthew Bunson. Despite declining numbers, they remain a testament to the dedication of Religious and lay educators

Catholic publisher, university team up to create iPad application

By Eddie O'Neill. Company founder sees evangelization opportunities in e-books, new media. (Subscription required)

Catholic higher education well worth the costs to five students

Catholic colleges special section article by Maryann Gogniat Eidemiller. They remain enthusiastic about opportunities afforded to them.

Benefits of study abroad indisputable, long-lasting

Catholic college special section article by OSV staff. A large-scale survey of alums finds the experience is often life-defining. (Subscription required)

A Message of Renewal and Hope

This article has free access for all visitors. By Greg Erlandson. Pope Benedict energized us, but where do we go from here?