Reviews trends in collective bargaining in Catholic secondary schools over the past 20 years. Presents findings from a study of attitudes toward collective bargaining among principals of 146 Catholic high schools in New York. Reports a more collaborative relationship between lay and religious teachers, and greater clarity on their respective…

Argues that public relations and resource development, including long-range planning and marketing, have become integral functions in advancing the goals of Catholic elementary and secondary schools. Considers alumni giving, foundations, and other components of development programs. (DMM)

Discusses ways in which Catholic schools can help improve student performance through systematic outreach to the home, including the development of policies that encourage teachers to assign and grade homework, and parent education programs focusing on the academic environment of the home. (DMM)

Three leaders in educational technology, Kathy Rock, David Thornburg, and Robert Tinker, respond to questions regarding the integration of educational technology in the classroom; obstacles; examples of the use of educational technology; and recommendations for restructuring schools and classrooms. (DMM)

Describes the Pendergast-Weyer Academic Computer Training (PACT) workshops, 21-hour hands-on experiences on the use of computers in the classroom. Offers examples of the workshops' success among Missouri Catholic school educators. (DMM)

Suggests that young people seeking intimacy often settle for sex and need to be guided toward discovering healthy, unselfish intimacy. Discusses an approach to sex education founded on Christian sexual values. (PAA)

Suggests that self-assessment and self-awareness can help Catholic educators to reexamine attitudes toward and interactions with others, especially those of other cultures. Underscores the importance of cultural literacy and cross-cultural formation. (DMM)

Suggests that overstressed children be helped by assisting their role models, parents and teachers, to deal with stress themselves and recognize the contributing factors to stress and distress in young people. (DMM)

Offers three sample lesson plans for elementary grades designed to demonstrate the religious values inherent in the United States Constitution. Each lesson plan focuses on one amendment and includes a discussion of class activities. (DMM)

Encourages parochial schools to utilize public-supported home instruction services. Suggests ways that classroom teachers can cooperate with home instruction teachers to help facilitate the student's return to school (e.g., maintain contact with the student and the home instructor; send handouts, worksheets, and class notes; and agree on grading…

Reviews statistics on the illiteracy problem in Guatemala. Offers a personal account of an immersion trip to the country with a group of American Catholic youth ministers. Describes the work of the Society for the Development of the Integrated Guatemalan Family. Discusses Guatemala's social problems and educational needs. (PAA)

Reviews global statistics on illiteracy. Highlights to objectives of UNESCO's International Literacy Year. Discusses the trend toward intergenerational or family literacy programs in the U.S., as exemplified by Head Start, Even Start, and the parent-children literacy efforts of Sharon Darling. (DMM)

Describes the involvement of 12 high schools in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in a collaborative marketing program designed to increase public awareness of Catholic high school education, enlarge the pool of potential students, and increase enrollments at each school. Reviews the research, planning, and implementation phases of the project. (DMM)

Describes the instructional approach and philosophy of the Loyola Institute for Ministry Extension (LIMEX) in New Orleans, offering master's degrees and certificates in religious education. Focuses on the use of intentional learning communities of 8 to 17 students working communally and LIMEX's definitions of "good learning" and…

Explains the Apple Core Project, which connects participating Catholic schools/dioceses via the CONNECT telecommunications service. Describes electronic mail and forum features, including a special forum dedicated to Catholic schools. (DMM)