Reports on a survey of 107 beginning Catholic high school principals to determine their work responsibilities, how they keep up to date professionally, their perception of their most important roles, and their description of the ideal Catholic school principal. (DMM)

Reports on a survey of 111 classroom volunteers in nine Catholic elementary schools. Finds that most volunteers: (1) were female, age 36 or older; (2) worked between 80-200 hours each year in a first grade classroom; and (3) were not employed and had earned at least a bachelor's degree. (CJW)

Describes an interdisciplinary research effort being undertaken by the University of Dayton (Ohio) to identify successful diocesan models of educational collaboration, focusing on San Jose, California; Indianapolis, Indiana; Covington, Kentucky; Toledo, Ohio; and Erie, Pennsylvania. (DMM)

Reviews research examining nonpublic school teachers' attitudes toward the disabled, comparing the attitudes of Catholic and non-Catholic educators. Variables associated with positive attitudes included age, education, teaching experience, and sex. (DMM)

Reviews recent studies demonstrating that the nuclear arms race and living with the threat of imminent annihilation are having an adverse effect on the emotional lives of young children. Looks at the implications of children's fears for Catholic educators. (LAL)

Examines the current status of grievance procedures at unionized and nonunionized Catholic schools based on a survey of 33 superintendents and union presidents. Discusses the extent to which Catholic schools have formal grievance procedures and the educators' attitudes regarding due process. (DMM)

Reports on the findings of a 1985 survey of a sample of principals, religious teachers, and lay teachers from 92 Catholic high schools in Illinois, which sought to measure perceptions regarding the status and attitudes of each group with respect to collective bargaining. (DMM)

Describes a study of graduate students in pastoral ministries and religious education who are not seminarians. Reviews findings related to students' demographics and background, previous work experience, and future goals and describes practical issues related to undertaking graduate studies. Indicates that a majority of the students hoped to work…

Uses data from two national surveys of Catholic high schools to address what types of schools have development programs, what types of development programs do they have, and how the programs vary according to school characteristics. Finds that most schools engaged in some sort of development activity, with 84 percent undertaking fund-raising…

Presents findings from a 1988 survey of first year Catholic school teachers in the Omaha archdiocese. Considers teacher characteristics, teachers' preparation to teach religion and model religious values, problems in the transition from college to teaching, and the need for staff development. Discusses implications of the findings. (PAA)

Summarizes the findings of the National Catholic Educational Association's study of Catholic high school teachers' religious beliefs and practices. Compares the religious attitudes of Catholic teachers, American Catholics, and the American public; and differences in religious beliefs among Catholic lay, non-Catholic lay, and religious teachers.…

Describes a study of Catholic school administrators to determine practices related to staff development and decision making and the importance of spirituality. Indicates that respondents' Catholic identity was at the core of their educational strategies, with faculty's faith development emphasized along with academic development. (MAB)

Reviews studies of the characteristics of Catholic high school teachers; differences between religious' and layteachers' perceptions of the role of Catholic school teachers; and instructors' concerns with the purpose and staffing of Catholic high schools. Discusses the schools' dual purposes of academic development and faith formation. (DMM)

Discusses a 1991 study conducted to examine parents' reasons for selecting Catholic school education for their children. Suggests that survey respondents chose Catholic schools because of their quality, religious instruction, fostering of moral and social development, family tradition, dissatisfaction with public schools, and pragmatic concerns.…

Offers a status report on four National Catholic Education Association projects funded by the Knights of Columbus: the Christian Formation of Catholic Educators; the Religious Education Outcomes Inventory and Religious Education Outcomes Inventory of Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Analysis; a survey of Catholic high school students and their…