Let us cultivate universities and workplaces where the contemplative life is valued, where introverts and extroverts alike can thrive, and where every person can feel recognized.
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Posted inArts & Culture, Catholic Book Club
Poet, feminist and nun: Sister Madeleva Wolff’s ideal of the ‘well-rounded woman’
A poet and a woman religious whose work often appeared in America, M. Madeleva Wolff, C.S.C., is known for much more than her verse. She was also a pioneer in Catholic education in the United States.
Posted inFaith, Jesuit School Spotlight
An inspiring teacher leads a student renaissance at Creighton Prep
“The arts are crucial to Jesuit education. Our arts programs are a home for students at Creighton Prep, but they also inspire the expansion of heart and imagination—elements that are indispensable to Ignatian practice.”
Posted inFaith, News
Federal court says Catholic school has right to employ teachers who uphold church teaching on marriage
A federal appeals court May 8 ruled in favor of the Diocese of Charlotte, North Carolina, protecting religious schools’ freedom to hire schoolteachers who will uphold their religious beliefs.
Posted inDispatches, Politics & Society
Catholic school tuition is a barrier for many families. Can ‘hybrid’ homeschooling help?
Hybrid schools offer greater flexibility, which can allow students to pursue other interests like robotics or nature studies or simply accommodate a teenager’s preferred sleep schedule.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
Students with Down syndrome belong in our Catholic schools
Our parish school has decided that welcoming children with significant disabilities is an important part of its Catholic identity and a big part of forming all children to be disciples of Jesus Christ.
Posted inArts & Culture, Ideas
March Madness: Your guide to the Catholic schools in the 2024 men’s tournament
March Madness is upon us, and (as usual) there are a lot of Catholic schools in the mix. Can any of them prevail?
Posted inFaith, Jesuit School Spotlight
A Catholic alternative to diversity, equity and inclusion in education
Catholic social teaching can provide a stronger framework for antiracism programs.
Posted inFaith, Faith in Focus
Men for Others: How the famous Jesuit maxim evolved—and what it means to Gen Z
On the surface, the message of the Jesuit maxim “men for others” is simple, but its history and evolution only add to its layered and meaningful message.
Posted inFaith, Jesuit School Spotlight
A Jesuit high school pilots a program for students with disabilities
At De Smet, students with disabilities attend four classes with their peers, including physical education/health, theology, art and music.