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Catholic Schools Feeling Squeeze From Charters

Competition for students, especially in urban areas, is putting added pressure on Catholic institutions. (August 28, 2012)

Spotlight on Religion in Schools

This Spotlight examines growing debates, from the classroom to the courtroom, on topics like evolution, religion in textbooks, and school choice.

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Texas School District Appeals Bible Banner Ruling
A Southeast Texas school district is appealing a court ruling that allowed high school cheerleaders to display at football games banners emblazoned with Bible verses.
May 29, 2013 - AP
Letter to the Editor
Indiana High Court Missteps on Vouchers
May 13, 2013 - Education Week
Catholic Schools Turn to 'Blended Learning' to Get More Students
The approach of mixing online instruction and face-to-face learning comes as Catholic schools face increasing competition from charter schools.
October 23, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Pro-Voucher Effort in Fla. Overlooked
October 9, 2012 - Education Week
Common Core Catches On With Private Schools
Many Roman Catholic, Lutheran, and other private schools have adopted at least portions of the standards, in part for practical reasons.
October 8, 2012 - Education Week
Catholic Schools Feeling Squeeze From Charters
Competition for students, especially in urban areas, is putting added pressure on Catholic institutions.
August 28, 2012 - Education Week
Groups Urge Balance Between Censoring, Stopping Bullies
New guidelines from education, religious, and First Amendment groups are warning schools to be mindful of students' free-speech rights as they step up anti-bullying efforts.
May 22, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Religion, Public Money Should Stay Separate
January 31, 2012 - Education Week
Supreme Court Backs Church in Teacher Case
A unanimous U.S. Supreme Court decision that the Constitution bars employment-discrimination lawsuits against churches by their ministers holds major implications for religious schools.
January 17, 2012 - Education Week
Letter to the Editor
Writer Raises Questions About Catholic Ed. Essay
October 17, 2011 - Education Week

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