Catholic Schools and the Public Interest
Past, Present, and Future Directions
Catholic Schools and the Public Interest
Past, Present, and Future Directions
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Publisher: Emerald Publishing Inc
ISBN: 9781623964399
Number of Pages: 404
Published: 21/11/2013
Width: 15.6 cm
Height: 23.4 cm
This book is a study of the contributions of Catholic K-12 schools in the United States to the public interest from the 1800’s to the present. It presents seven strategies that have the possibility of leading Catholic schools in positive, new directions. Outsiders often misunderstand the mission, purpose, and inclusivity of Catholic schools. This book brings a new focus on Catholic schools from the perspective of their service to this country through the education of Catholics and non-Catholics. In 16 chapters, a variety of scholars examine these schools across three periods: echoes of the past, realities of the present, and future directions.
The intention of the editor and authors of this volume is that Catholic schools and those interested in conducting Catholic school research will find guidance, especially in examining newer types of partnerships flourishing in different types of Catholic schools in different regions of the country and types of schools from rural, suburban to city and inner-city schools. By increasing the data we have, such studies could help stem the tide of Catholic school demise.
In addition, Catholic school leaders, and parents who chose them or are thinking about choosing them, will find here a balanced description of what constitutes a Catholic school and how they are different from public schools. In understanding better the role and function of Catholic schools in serving the public interest, new ideas, innovations, and improvements can help these schools survive and grow.
Acknowledgments.
Preface.
Introduction: Catholic Schools and the Public Interest, Patricia A. Bauch, O.P.
Part I. Echoes of the Past.
Chapter 1. The Past before Us: Historical Models for Future Parish Schools, Timothy Walch.
Chapter 2. African-American Catholic Schools: An Enduring Legacy of Faith, Leadership, and Literacy for Freedom, Paul E. Green.
Chapter 3. From the Eliot School Rebellion to Campion Hall at Boston College: Solidarity, Public Interest, and School Vouchers—A Test Case for the Catholic Imagination, Fred W. Herron.
Chapter 4. Catholic Schools' Enduring Presence in Urban America: From Conversion to Mediation, Gerald M. Cattaro and Kevin Smith.
Chapter 5. What Dooms Catholic Schools and How to Counteract It: A Research-and-Action Agenda, Donald A. Erickson.
Part II. Realities of the Present.
Chapter 6. Academic Achievement in Catholic Schools: That's Not the Issue, Stephen J. Denig.
Chapter 7. Mindfulness, Structure, and Effectiveness: A Catholic Elementary School Study, June Clare Tracy, O.P., Paul Miller, and C. John Tarter.
Chapter 8. Catholic Teacher Induction: A Multi-Dimensional Experience, Gregory L. Chatlain and Barbara L. Brock.
Chapter 9. Because We Are Catholic: The Social Context of Catholic School Identity, Laura Blackwell Clark and Claire E. Smrekar.
Chapter 10. Inclusion of Students With Disabilities in Catholic Schools, Martin Scanlan.
Chapter 11. Courageous, Comprehensive, and Collaborative: The Renewal of Catholic Education in the Twenty-First Century, Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J. and Erik P. Goldschmidt.
Part III. Onward to the Future.
Chapter 12. Catholic School Survival and the Common Good: Trends, Developments, and Future Directions, Bruce S. Cooper and Steven D'Agustino.
Chapter 13. Finances and Catholic Schools: Toward a Viable Future, Leonard DeFiore.
Chapter 14. The Child Benefit Test: An Overview and Update, Charles J. Russo.
Chapter 15. The Legalities and Practicalities of Catholic Charter Schools, Lawrence D. Weinberg.
Chapter 16. Summary and Conclusion: The Innovative Road Ahead, Joseph M. O'Keefe, S.J., Bruce S. Cooper, and Patricia A. Bauch, O.P.
About the Editor.
About the Contributors.
Index.
