A previous study confirmed the factor structure (scholastic competence, social acceptance, athletic competence, physical appearance, behavior, and global self-worth) of the Self-Perception Profile for Children (SPPC) for a sample of Protestant adolescents living in Northern Ireland. The present study replicated the SPPC factor structure for a…

When many of the parents of those currently attending Catholic schools throughout much of the English-speaking world were being educated, the Catholic teaching force was heavily influenced by the presence of the religious orders. Furthermore, this had been the situation for over a century. The turning point was the mid-1960s and the opening up of…

This article reports on the growth in evangelical Christian schools. According to new data from the U.S. Department of Education, the 1990s saw significant shifts in religious-school attendance patterns, as enrollment in schools operated by evangelical Christians rose, while enrollment at Roman Catholic schools declined. Children in Catholic…

The incidence of children with disabilities is growing in both the private and public school sectors. As a result of this trend and efforts to place children in inclusive settings, there is an increasing need for special educators who can provide instruction within the context of a regular education classroom, develop individualized education…

This report presents data about Catholic elementary school teachers in light of the trend of the last 50 years, moving from teachers who were predominantly members of religious communities to the present when teachers are primarily laity. During the 1993-94 academic year, there were 112,199 teachers in Catholic elementary schools or which 89.5…

This paper discusses a project that attempts to update what is known about Catholic schools, articulates the shape and direction that the Catholic high schools have taken, and clarifies certain myths and lores of Catholic education--specifically, that Catholic identity has a direct impact on student achievement, and that Catholic identity is…

A study examined the historical development of the Cathedral Basic Readers (a.k.a. the Dick and Jane readers), a special edition used to teach reading in Catholic schools. Three questions served as a guiding framework: (1) what factors led to the creation, development, and discontinuance of this Reader series? (2) what were the differences between…

Flaws in the literature regarding the use of schools by German Roman Catholics in Western Canada as vehicles to perpetuate the German language and Catholic religion are pointed out and corrected. The educational system in St. Peter's colony was not uniform, as portrayed by many scholars, but pluralistic. Three types of schools were in use--two…

This book provides information for teachers about drugs and their effects on body and mind, and explains the role of teachers in effective drug education, prevention, and assistance programs. Suggestions on preventing drug abuse are also directed to the Catholic community and parents, along with a challenge to introduce programs on the local,…

The Sisters of Charity of Nazareth (SCN) maintain a vibrant presence in ministry in the US. This article presents an overview of their co-foundress, Catherine Spalding, and shows Mother Catherine to be the creative, mission-driven, and articulate leader that is still very much in need in today's society.

Provides some evidence on the educational record of Scotland's religiously segregated secondary schools. Specifically, this research reconsiders the popular impression of Catholic schools in the light of some new data about the past education of the adult population. (Author/RK)

Discusses the development of ethnic self-awareness, theories of black self-concept and their educational implications, and recommends ways in which teachers can enhance self-concept among black students (e.g., by using goals/objectives that are challenging, but obtainable; encouraging student-directed learning; encouraging self-evaluation; and…

Reports on a survey of young adults (aged 17 to 25) studying at Catholic high schools and colleges in 100 countries. Highlights responses of approximately 6,500 young people regarding their educational expectations, social values, interests, and concerns about the future of the world. (DMM)

Defines philanthropy as a human growth and development process in which at least three kinds of persons are involved: fund raiser/instigator/motivators, donor/giver/benefactors, and receiver/gift recipient/beneficiaries. Sees all groups partaking in the process's spiritual benefits and Catholic educators at the core of the philanthropy process.…

A veteran educator, Sister Mary Andre Chipko, who serves as educational consultant to Lorain County Catholic Schools in the Cleveland Diocese, took a hard look at the Madison Avenue approach toward selling a product. She thought that nothing sells a product like the product itself and the result was a textbook produced by students on their…