Addresses the question of providing an adequate education about the meaning and purpose of human sexuality in a way that respects the primary role of parents, the natural innocence of each child, and the obligation of the church to teach in Christ's name. Proposes ten steps for establishing a creative educational partnership between the church,…

This document is intended to help Catholic educators and their students examine efforts at evangelization over the 500 year period since Christopher Columbus' voyage united the eastern and western hemispheres. The first of three sections has study guides for teachers focusing on six themes: (1) the legacy of Columbus; (2) evangelization: then and…

Guidelines and principles concerning the role of non-Catholic parents, teachers, and students in Catholic schools are discussed in two articles. In recent years in the United States the number of non-Catholic teachers and, especially, of non-Catholic students in Catholic schools has grown. Non-Catholic enrollment has increased from 2.7 percent in…

THE CONGRESS CONSIDERED THE PROBLEM OF FRENCH INSTRUCTION IN NEW ENGLAND CATHOLIC PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. INCLUDED IN THESE PROCEEDINGS ARE THE TEXTS OF THE SPEECHES AND THE QUESTIONNAIRE SOLICITING REACTIONS TO A SPEECH OUTLINING DESIRABLE CHANGES IN FRENCH INSTRUCTION. AMONG THE PROPOSALS WAS THAT FRENCH BE ABANDONED AS THE LANGUAGE OF GENERAL…

The question of the evaluation of the impact of religious education is important for three reasons: (1) it is of fascinating theoretical interest to learn what are the effective means of transmitting fundamental values and what are the ineffective means; (2) it also seems appropriate to evaluate the contribution of religion to the improvement of…

Explains the language program options available for Hispanic students. Defines bilingual education and its purposes. Explains the following aspects of the Integral Education model: primary curriculum focus on English, primary opportunities for oral Spanish, intermediate classes in the Spanish language, and transitional assistance. (DMM)

Discusses the characteristics of child abusers and physical and behavioral indicators of child abuse. Advocates parenthood education programs for children and parents as child abuse preventive measures. Suggests ways that educators can handle cases of suspected child abuse. (DMM)

The silencing of theologian Charles Curran raises disturbing questions about American Catholic colleges' right to determine what is taught--or who teaches--in their classrooms. The right to dissent, freedom versus obedience, sacrificing credibility, threat to scholarship, and endangering federal funding are discussed. (MLW)

This reference guide examines special education, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), and their implications for educators in Catholic schools. Chapters 1 through 4 look at special education, Section 504, and IDEA from a legal perspective. A brief history of special education is…

Selected Programs for Improving Catholic Education (SPICE) was initiated in 1996. This venture of the National Catholic Educational Association, in partnership with the Jesuit Institute at Boston College, identifies exemplary Catholic educational programs from around the country, and invites the schools and dioceses named to share their ideas and…

This guide provides philosophical and theological underpinning for authority and its exercise inside of Catholic schools. It examines authority from a cultural perspective and accords primary consideration to the principles of democracy, Scripture, and church teaching while reflecting upon what these imply for Catholic educational leaders. Chapter…

The report of an American Association of University Professors' Committee A on Academic Freedom and Tenure concerning dismissal of a woman faculty member from a Catholic theological seminary based on an incident of activism finds that the school violated the woman's academic freedom and due process. The context and evolution of the case are…

Focuses on the influences of British Anglican, Catholic, and Wesleyan clergy in elementary schools during latter 19th century. Concludes that Anglican and Catholic clergy affected elementary education far more than Wesleyan clergy did because they who frequently travelled circuits. Wesleyan and Nonconformist schools gave more authority to the…

Describes a study of principals and beginning teachers at Catholic schools in Nebraska to determine what induction methods were most effective. Reports findings related to the expectations that principals and beginning teachers had of each other and differences between desired and actual assistance provided by the principal. Includes suggestions…

Describes the goals of Metro Catholic Parish School, in Cleveland, Ohio, where 69% of the attending families live below the poverty level. Discusses the importance of the urban setting to the total educational ministry of the church. Argues that urban education should be a more intentional focus of the church. (KP)