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National data shows U.S. students still ‘stalled’ after pandemic
The NWEA noted that the decline was sharper than what was observed in 2021-2022. Read more
Catholic higher ed still open to all, bishops say after Supreme Court blocks affirmative action
“It is our hope that our Catholic institutions of higher learning will continue to find ways to make education possible... Read more
Irish nun who changed education for India’s poorest children dies
Winner of the prestigious Padma Shri award, Sister Cyril Mooney’s school model was adopted by the entire country of India. Read more
Muslim-led parents’ group protests LGBT curriculum mandate in Maryland school system
Muslim parents protested a Maryland school system’s policy that removes parents’ authority to opt their children out of LGBT coursework. Read more
Parents at school board meetings were subject to FBI intimidation, witnesses say
Witnesses offered their testimony Thursday on “Free Speech: The Biden Administration’s Chilling of Parents’ Fundamental Rights.” Read more
Bolivian bishop warns that ideologies in education harm society
Auxiliary Bishop Pedro Fuentes of La Paz, Bolivia, charged that ideologies are being imposed on Bolivian society, especially in education. Read more
Group of Jewish parents sue state of California for equal access to special needs education
Under California law, funding for special education is not available to religious schools. Read more
Republicans introduce ‘Bill of Rights’ to give parents a voice in education of their children
The resolution is meant to bolster parental rights in the public education system with a new set of federal standards... Read more
Why the ‘microschool’ model is working in three LA Catholic schools
The Microschools Network was the inspiration of archdiocesesan school officials who saw celebrities paying high prices to send their kids... Read more
Church in Bolivia denounces ‘perverted curriculum’ with gender ideology for children
Father Pedro Flores pointed out that the content, which will be taught to children under 6, “is a perverted curriculum,... Read more
This is Pope Francis’ prayer intention for the month of January
“I would like to propose that educators add new content to their teaching: fraternity,” the Holy Father said. Read more
COVID setback: Public school students in some grades lost more ground than Catholic school students
More than 90% of Catholic schools held in-person learning for five days a week during the pandemic. Only about 56%... Read more
Connecticut Catholic bishops condemn anti-Catholic comments by public school official
Connecticut’s Catholic dioceses have condemned comments made in a video by a public elementary school assistant principal who admitted on... Read more
Back to school: What rights do parents have?
Catholic parents face a tidal wave of concerns as more schools across the country adopt harmful gender policies, make medical... Read more
Vatican Observatory to reopen summer school for aspiring astronomers
The Vatican Observatory will resume its four-week summer school next June following a pause in operations due to the global... Read more
Pope Francis: Catholic schools should not be Christian in name only
The pope spoke to the De La Salle Christian Brothers. Read more
Pope Francis joined by Bono for launch of international educational movement
The pope inaugurated the Scholas Occurrentes International Educational Movement. Read more
After religious controversy, Massachusetts school board okays Christian private school
A Massachusetts school committee has fulfilled its duty and approved the application of a private Christian school despite controversy when... Read more
Does the new Vatican document on Catholic schools change anything?
The recent Vatican instruction was in the works for years. Read more
2022 World Peace Day message: Pope Francis calls for investment in education, not weaponry
The World Day of Peace is celebrated annually on Jan. 1. Read more
