Background/Context: Prior research has investigated differences in course-taking patterns and achievement growth in public and Catholic schools, but the nature of instruction in Catholic schools is currently understudied. One important dimension of instruction that impacts student engagement is the prevalence of developmental or student-centered…

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)