Discusses positive online experiences of students at Our Lady of the Rosary School, in Dayton, Ohio. Describes "Fish Quest," an online competition between area Catholic schools designed to teach religious studies. Lists electronic mail and Web addresses for the "Plastic Bag Information Clearinghouse," an environmental education resource that…

Describes the New Frontiers for Catholic Schools program, established by Ohio's University of Dayton and the National Catholic Educational Association to facilitate the integration of technology across the curriculum. Provides narratives from four New Frontiers participants describing the challenges they faced in integrating technology into their…

Describes the vital role of school boards in helping Catholic schools meet the eight goals of the national Goals 2000 improvement program. Reviews efforts related to the goals for school readiness, graduation rates, academic competency, professional development, math and science instruction, adult literacy, disciplined environment, and parent…

Describes the integral role of social teaching in Catholic education. In addition to reviewing past teachings, educators must train students to work toward achieving social justice. (YKH)

Explores six court cases in which the court addressed the permissibility of aid to higher education under the federal constitution. While state court interpretations may shift because of "Ex Corde Ecclesiae," the Papal constitution on higher education, it is seen as unlikely that federal or state taxing authorities will revoke…

Describes a study conducted by Development Strategies that analyzes the local influence of three Catholic schools in the City of St. Louis. Outlines four reasons why these schools are important neighborhood assets: active lay leadership, active pastors, outreach programs, and autonomy afforded by the archdiocese. (JDI)

States that lay persons who serve as Catholic-school administrators need a strong background in church and Catholic-school history and theology. Addresses the need for bishops, superintendents, religious orders, and Catholic colleges and universities to nurture the faith leadership competencies of Catholic school principals. (20 references.) (VWC)

This report describes trends in Catholic high schools over the past 10 years. Data were derived from a survey of 500 Catholic secondary schools. A total of 293 questionnaires were returned, a 59 percent response rate. In addition to monitoring changes in income and expenses, tuition, and salaries, the report provides an analysis of information…

This resource guide was developed to promote the National Observance of Children's Sabbaths, a program of prayer, education, community service, and advocacy with and on behalf of children. The guide provides materials for planning, promoting, and implementing a Children's Sabbath specific to particular faith traditions and recounts the experiences…

In addressing the process of religious education, the constraints of time, space, and materials often force choices on religious educators. The purpose of this booklet is to propose the dimension of justice and peace education to what already exists in most religious education programs. It is suggested that educators change their perspective from…

The militarization of our planet and the increasing evidence of hunger, poverty, and social unrest pose serious challenges for future generations. Educators have a responsibility to educate for international peace and justice. The materials in this teaching guide are designed to bring a new perspective to the classroom using an infusion…

This article discusses the need for thoughtful programs of spiritual formation for lay educators who staff Catholic schools. The importance of teacher formation in spiritual growth and in knowledge of the Catholic faith and daily living of the Gospel is highlighted. Relevant theory related to the real-world problems of maintaining and developing…

In studying the state of the private sector of higher education, the data most often used have been economic in substance. The question is raised whether or not such factors as academic excellence, concern for human scale and individual personality, commitment to liberal learning, the college's role as a sanctuary of academic freedom, and its…

Describes educational models developed by Good Shepard Sisters for youths with records of school failure and chronic truancy. Highlights community schools for chronic truants; the CORA-Neumann program in Philadelphia; off-campus teenage residence groups; a highly structured school and camp program; and a day school for severely behaviorally…

This interpretative case study examines how the faculty at Ohio Dominican College, a Baccalaureate II, coeducational college, perceives the college's academic and religious identities, and how these identities are expressed in the life of the campus. Additionally, on a more conceptual level, the study offers an opportunity to examine the emerging…