When asked why he does not want to hire Catholics, the Connecticut public school principal said that if someone is “raised a hardcore Catholic, it’s like they’re brainwashed. You can never change their mindset.”
Education
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On not wishing one’s students were different
A professor reflects on the difficulties and opportunities presented by teaching reluctant students.
Posted inFaith, Jesuit School Spotlight
21 tips for new teachers from a Jesuit educator
Like cooking, teaching is an art. Give your whole heart to it and know that your students will be fed.
Posted inArts & Culture, Short Take
The Case for the Classics: Without these ancient texts, our democracy will suffer
A dearth of classical education causes everyone’s education to suffer.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Supreme Court sides with football coach who sought to pray on the field after games
The Supreme Court on Monday sided with a football coach from Washington State who sought to kneel and pray on the field after games.
Posted inFaith in Focus, Politics & Society
A prayer for the children and parents who live in fear of school shootings
One month after Uvalde, we are growing numb to gun violence. Even so, we must resolve to comfort the mourners, to beat guns into plowshares, and to say “never again” and mean it.
Posted inFaith, Last Take
Graduating from college? Some advice from 4 recent grads (and one not so recent)
So it’s time for you to graduate. Four young America editors and one Star Wars nerd have some advice for you.
Posted inNews, Politics & Society
Report identifies abuses of Native American children in U.S. boarding schools, some run by Catholics
About 50 percent of the schools received support or involvement from religious institutions or organizations, according to the report.
Posted inFaith, Short Take
The church can help prevent sexual violence—by doing a better job teaching about sex
Far from encouraging sexual activity, the right kind of sex education can teach children that they have the agency to say “no.” Parishes and faith-based groups are ideal for delivering this message.
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Supreme Court appears to side with football coach over postgame prayers
The majority of Supreme Court justices seemed to side with a former high school football coach who said his postgame prayers on the field amounted to private speech.