Explores the problems of financial support of Catholic schools and discusses recommendations on the study of Church income trends, the dissemination of more effective practices in parish financing, underlying value choices in school funding, the financing of retirement programs for religious, and a proposal for an alternative to unions in Catholic…

Describes the No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB), George W. Bush's reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965. Discusses ways in which the NCLB affects private religious schools, as well as offering suggestions for the ways in which Catholic schools should be addressing the changes in the law. (NB)

Reviews four key areas of funding development that can be enhanced through Internet use: communication, in particular E-mail; networking through listservs and mailing lists; research, using search engines such as Alta Vista; and promotion, through the creation of Web sites. (JDI)

During the last 10 years, almost 200 new Catholic schools have opened across the United States. This booklet presents nine case studies that provide ideas about how to open new Catholic schools. The schools include: (1) Diocese of Arlington, Virginia; (2) St. John Neuman Regional Catholic School, Archdiocese of Atlanta, Georgia; (3) Charlotte…

DESPITE THE BELIEF OF SOME EDUCATORS, PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS DO NOT CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONTINUING SEGREGATION OF PUBLIC SCHOOLS IN LARGE CITIES. DATA GATHERED BY A CATHOLIC SOURCE SHOW THAT CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN RACIALLY CHANGING NEIGHBORHOODS "HOLD" THEIR WHITE STUDENTS AND IN FACT ARE BETTER INTEGRATED THAN ADJACENT PUBLIC SCHOOLS. MANY NEGROES AND…

The more important factors responsible for the contemporary crisis in Catholic schools throughout the United States are identified. The identification is made through discussions of the following topics: (1) An overview of the socio-historic and socio-religious forces responsible for the establishment and growth of the Catholic elementary and…

Addresses issues related to stipend, compensation, and benefit levels for the religious working in Catholic schools. Stresses the need for the development of a new, more equitable model of compensation. (CBC)

This study explores the types and extent of federal and state aid to Catholic elementary education. It examines the situation in Michigan, Missouri, and Ohio and provides case studies of Catholic elementary schools in Detroit, St. Louis, and Toledo. In Ohio, probably the most generous state with respect to nonpublic schools, the elementary school…

This book was written for Catholic schools ready to launch an endowment or enhance an existing one. It is intended to be a resource for both Catholic elementary- and secondary-school administrators including principals and presidents, board members, development professionals, and alumni/ae. The volume outlines the three primary sources of funding…

Discusses how Moreau Catholic High School has had a 290% growth in a 3-4 year period. Author attributes this to (1) insightful board of trustees; (2) fundraising achieved through friendship; (3) providing individual opportunities for advancing the school; and (4) focusing on principles of Christian stewardship, philanthropy, collaboration, and…

Reviews critical issues in selecting a product fund-raising program for schools. Suggests that the most important considerations should be the quality of the product or service and its "fit" with the school. (JDI)

This paper summarises some of the key characteristics of access to and participation in higher education. In particular, it focuses on the key social characteristics of participation and the interaction with migration to study outside Northern Ireland. Key policy areas relating to student finance and widening access are also considered. The paper…

Teacher attrition is a concern in all educational sectors but is of special importance to Catholic schools because of the salary disparity between public and Catholic schools. This review examines the research on teacher retention in general with a view to understanding how this knowledge might inform teacher recruitment and retention strategies…

A SERIES OF DEVELOPMENTS HAVE OCCURRED IN THE 1960'S WHICH CREATE A CRISIS IN CATHOLIC ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. BASICALLY THE CRISIS INVOLVES A SHORTAGE OF NUN TEACHERS, GROWING CATHOLIC POPULATION, LIMITED FINANCES, THE SPIRALING COST OF LAY TEACHERS, AND A LACK OF CLASSROOMS. THESE PROBLEMS ARE SHOWING THEIR INITIAL EFFECTS IN MASSACHUSETTS AND THE…

President Carter states his commitment to religious education, Senator Moynihan comments on the Administration's position on the tax credit issue, and the Washington Star prints opinions for grants and for tax credits. A description of what the Packwood-Moynihan Tuition Tax Credit Act of 1977 would do for citizens and education is included. (RK)