Discusses the rapid growth of a Catholic K-8 school in Oklahoma. Reports that the school opened in 1990 and more than quintupled in size by 2001, making it the largest Catholic school in the state. Identifies the school's number one priority as its commitment to Catholicism. (NB)

Describes the planning and opening of Holy Cross Central School's (HCCS) (Indiana) new K-8 building in Indianapolis. Reports that HCCS's old building was more than 100 years old and was not meeting the needs of the students. States that new elements, such as a computer lab, support the basic Catholic school curriculum. (NB)

Reviews the partnership of representatives from various sectors of Catholic education, created to find ways of ensuring a qualified pool of candidates to become Omaha's religion teachers for the future. Treats the issues addressed by this partnership: program goals and curriculum, credentialing, entry points and pathways, and affordability. (VWC)

Author discussed three attitudes toward religion and the relationship of church and state theocracy, separationism, and "selective" separation. (Author/RK)

Presents information about Illinois' Father Sweeney School for the Academically Gifted Child. Discusses the school's curriculum, which includes math, French, science, language arts, social studies, and religious education. Indicates that students are taught to become responsible for their own learning. Describes other school activities, including…

Discusses the educational, religious, and social role of Holy Angels School, an African American Catholic school in Indianapolis. Indicates that the school works to breakdown stereotyping of Catholicism in the African American community; assist the growth of faith for individual, mostly non-Catholic, families; and serve the community. (MAB)

Encourages integrating the church's social tradition into the mainstream teachings of Catholic education. Advocates teaching human dignity to children and to society at large. (YKH)

Discusses the success of Chicago's Tri-Parish Program in hiring a Director of Religious Education. Describes the development of a comprehensive catechetical plan for the three parish communities by placing a strong emphasis on the training of local catechetical leaders. (VWC)

Describes the community and corporate support that has allowed Catholic inner-city schools to thrive despite initially bleak predictions for the future. Attributes the growing success and generous funding of Catholic inner-city schools to their religious foundations and identities. (YKH)

Discusses three major factors involved in the development of advancement programs in Catholic schools: strong leadership, financial goals and strategies, and the recruitment of dedicated teams of volunteers. Suggests that the best school leaders proclaim Catholic identity as integral to mission. (JDI)

Describes a study conducted at Dayton Catholic Elementary School in Ohio that asked parents why they sent their children to the school. Concludes that Dayton is popular because of its commitment to teaching a Catholic way of life and its responsiveness to family needs. (JDI)

Examines the impact of increased reliance on computers in education, focusing on potential implications for religious instruction. Reviews potential negative implications related to diminished student-teacher relationships, the loss for children using virtual interfaces of real tactile experiences, a lack of coherent narratives, and the loss of…

Discusses the salaries provided to principals, superintendents, and elementary/secondary teachers in Catholic schools. Points out that the national average salary for a Catholic elementary school teacher with a bachelor's degree is $19,047, compared with a public elementary school teacher's salary of $41,351. Offers strategies for improving…

Presents details of the Zelman argument in Zelman v. Simmons-Harris, which challenged the Cleveland school voucher program. Argues that Cleveland's intent was not to assist private schools or advance religion, but rather to help students who were enrolled in a failing public school system. (NB)

Discusses a survey of 48 Catholic school teachers regarding religion and spirituality. Finds that: (1) "god" was described most frequently as caring and compassionate; (2) 38 teachers prayed daily; (3) the media was an influential moral force for seven teachers; and (4) 78 percent did not find the Roman Catholic Church to be fair or welcoming. (NB)