Education

Professor Publicly Admonishes Bishop for Lack of Pro-Life Leadership at Pro-Life Awards Luncheon

by CE Editors September 18, 2004

A University of Maine professor publicly chastised a bishop for not putting his pro-life rhetoric into action, by denying pro-abortion Catholic politicians Communion. Earth sciences professor Terrence Hughes told Diocese of Portland Bishop Richard J. Malone that he is “talking…

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Celebrating 30 Years of Catholic Higher Education

by CE Editors September 16, 2004

Magdalen College alumni and friends gathered for an Alumni Reunion and celebration of the Feast Day of Mary Magdalene on July 24-25, 2004, the final event of the 30th anniversary celebration. Staff and faculty welcomed 100 alumni and their families…

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New School Voucher Program Sets Hopeful Trend for National Model

by Jim Brown September 13, 2004

Seventy-five percent of the students awarded scholarships under the new Washington, DC, voucher program are attending school this week.
The Washington Scholarship Fund has placed 1,017 children in 53 private and parochial schools across the District of Columbia for the…

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World’s Foremost Child Artist Prodigy: Home Schooled and All About Loving Jesus

by CE Editors September 9, 2004

Akiane Kramarik, a soft-spoken 10-year-old girl who lives in Idaho with her parents and three brothers, is very much a normal little girl who comments on having three brothers as sometimes “very difficult,” but she is by no means common.…

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Exit Exams, ACT Scores Reflect Non-Preparedness for Post-High School Life

by Jim Brown September 4, 2004

Researchers says many high school graduation tests lack a clear goal. In fact, a new report by the Center on Education Policy (CEP) says those tests have little tie to college.
The CEP study [PDF] finds many state tests do…

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This College Seeks a Few Good Men

by Bill Reel September 3, 2004

The type of young guy I'm thinking of probably is unusual nowadays but not unique. I'd bet there are one or two like him in many high school graduating classes.
Perhaps he's applied to several colleges and been accepted but…

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Vigilance Critical in Charter School Movement, Advocate Explains

by Jim Brown August 28, 2004

A nationwide survey by the New York Times reveals that academic performance in U.S. charter schools is lower than in regular public schools. The findings show fourth-graders attending charter schools are about half an academic year behind their public school…

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Faith Essentials

by Michael F. Flach August 24, 2004

Local college students preparing to leave for school can receive a monthly dose of Catholic theology, history and tradition thanks to a free, online publication that begins in September. Faith Essentials for the Catholic College Student will attempt to help…

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Home-Schooling Mom: Positive Results Breed Popularity

by Jim Brown August 19, 2004

The home-schooling movement continues to grow in popularity amid dissatisfaction with public schools. The U.S. Department of Education says almost 1.1 million students were home schooled last year, up 29 percent since 1999.
In surveys, parents offer two main reasons…

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1.1 Million Children in U.S. Homeschooled Up Nearly 30% since 1999

by CE Editors August 13, 2004

WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Education has just released the latest statistics on homeschooling in America. Since the last survey in 1999, the statistics indicate that the number of homeschooled students has increased from an estimated 850,000 in 1999…

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