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Vouchers and Catholics

By Mark D. Myers. How it works in Indiana

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'

Texas nun takes plunge after students beat Haiti fundraising goal

By Sarah Hayes. School principal sees skydiving stunt as a way to encourage generosity in pupils

TCA Life

By Father Francis Hoffman. The Catholic Answer to your questions about sacraments, liturgy, traditions, canon law and faith in everyday life.

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

Sisters witness to the Faith in the classroom

By Jim Graves. Once ubiquitous in Catholic schools, women religious are slowly increasing their presence among students across the country

Same-sex parents and Catholic schools

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. Identity or compassion? Recent cases highlight quandary Catholic schools face when homosexual couples seek to enroll children

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.

Our Takes

Our Take on news stories about the Vatican debating atheists, Catholic music in space and atheist teacher at Catholic school

Our Take: Non-Catholics give financial boost to Catholic schools

Catholic education is getting a boost from unlikely quarters.

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Kenya’s Church battles deception surrounding schools

By David Karanja. Enterprising businessmen seek to capitalize on reputation of the Catholic school system

In Focus: Tests of Catholic education

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

Home-schoolers sometimes at odds with dioceses

By Michelle Martin. Some see home schooling as a threat to Catholic schools, while others recognize it as valid option.

Five must-see stops for every college visit

By Scott Alessi. Going beyond the guided tour can offer broader perspective on Catholic campus life

Editorial: Support both Catholic schools and Religious Education

This tension is understandable, but a disaster for the future of our Church.

Editorial: Catholic school conundrum

This editorial column has free access for all visitors. The Church ‘never looks for reasons to turn anyone away from a Catholic education’ but needs to have discretion to create an environment conducive to its aims.

Consortium puts teachers in Catholic classrooms

By Joseph O'Brien. Affiliated programs match recent graduates from Catholic universities with schools in need throughout the country

Catholic, public schools face same drug problems

This article has free access for all visitors. Dioceses work to prevent substance abuse in different ways, but faith is a common theme.

Catholic schools revamp their models for success

By Valerie Schmalz. New demands are spurring innovative action plans to save the future of Catholic education

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 schools compete in crowded field

This article has free access for all visitors. Charter schools seem to offer private-school education without the high tuition rates

Catholic Schools

By Thomas A. Haren. Are they important anymore? (Subscription required)

Catholic education thrives in the Crescent City

By Peter Finney, Jr. Four years after Katrina, blessings abound for New Orleans schools

Accepting the Death of a School

By James McGrogan. Closing a Catholic school that is failing financially is never easy for parishioners or pastor.