Renewing Catholic Schools

42% of parents want multi-denominational schools - survey

A total of 42 of the parents who intend sending their pre-school child to a Catholic or other religious-run primary school in coming years would prefer that school to become multi-denominational.

The Liberal Party powerbroker who dragged Catholic schools into corruption inquiry

Dallas McInerney has headed up Catholic Schools NSW since 2017. The organisation is now embroiled in a corruption inquiry centred around branch-stacking.

The Rising HBCU Enrollment: 15 Largest Black Schools Ranked by Size

From North Carolina AT State University to St. Philip's College, these 15 HBCUs are experiencing notable enrollment growth.

Christian Brothers cry poor to abuse survivors after transferring elite schools for $1

The school restructure has fuelled claims by abuse survivors and their lawyers that the Christian Brothers engaged in a deliberate strategy to shield its assets from civil claims.

Communism, the Bible, and Personal Financial Literacy to Be Taught in Texas Schools

The Texas State Board of Education passed new measures, which were endorsed by Heritage Action, for K-8 schools that reaffirm the teachings of American history, Western values, Christianity, personal financial literacy, and the downsides of communism. The measures, which include teaching stories referenced in the Bible, will clearly paint the picture of America’s founding history...

July School Holidays 2026: Check State-Wise List Of School Closures

July School Holidays 2026: Authorities have announced school closures, summer vacations, and revised school timings to ensure student safety.

Appeals court: Christian schools must adopt pro-LGBT beliefs to participate in tuition program * WorldNetDaily * by Bob Unruh

Source link In a stunning blow to the Constitution’s protections regarding free exercise of religion and free speech, an appeals court has ordered that Christian schools in Maine must follow

Pope Leo XIV to address pilgrims as national Eucharistic journey concludes

According to organizers, the address will reflect on the legacy of Catholicism in the U.S. while encouraging the faithful to seek renewed unity, peace, and hope through Jesus Christ in the Eucharist. [...]

Massachusetts colleges gain approval for three-year degrees as schools battle enrollment decline

Suffolk University and Merrimack College in Massachusetts became the latest universities to gain approval for three-year bachelor’s degree programs after the Board of Higher Education gave the green light Friday. The colleges join more than 60 other institutions that have approved three-year degree pathways in recent years, according to The College Investor. California State University, []

Texas ed board adopts school reading standards that include Bible passages

Supporters say the K-12 standards, set to take effect in the 2030-31 school year, reflect literary and historical significance, while critics argue they blur the separation of church and state.

Market Share Continues to Hold Steady for NC Public Schools

Public schools continued to serve more than 1.5 million students across North Carolina in the 2025-26 school year — or about 84 of market share, a percentage that is about the same as previous years. Market share is a term used to describe how many students are served by different sectors of schools, including public []

'Remaining 13%' urge CBSE to release 12th revaluation result amid ongoing college admissions

The Central Board on Secondary Education (CBSE) on Sunday, June 21 released the Class 12 revaluation result 2026 for 87 per cent students, while the remaining 13 per cent is yet to get their revaluation result. As college admission, including Delhi University UG admission has been started, the students have urged CBSE to release their revaluation result as they are missing the college admission deadline.

6 HBCUs Launch Course-Sharing Partnership

6 HBCUs Launch Course-Sharing Partnership Joshua.Bay Thu, 07/02/2026 - 03:00 AM The new initiative lets students take classes across institutions without transferring or losing progress toward a degree. Byline(s) Joshua Bay

‘It has been phenomenal’: Bunscoil Phobal Feirste reflects on superb sporting year

West Belfast school on crest of a wave as young stars enjoy success across the board

CEAP pushes ‘holistic’ education reform after school violence

Following a series of violent incidents in schools, the country’s association of Catholic learning institutions has called for a “holistic reform” of the education system that goes beyond academic performance and job readiness. The Catholic Educational Association of the Philippines (CEAP), in a statement issued Tuesday, said reforms must strengthen character formation, emotional well-being and [] The post CEAP pushes ‘holistic’ education reform after school violence appeared first on Interaksyon.

New eligibility guidelines for free, reduced Pennsylvania school meals announced

New eligibility guidelines are now in effect for free and reduced school meals for the 2026-2027 school year. On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania Department of Education announced the recently released federal income eligibility guidelines from the United States Department of Agriculture, USDA, for free and reduced-price school meals and free milk for July 2026 through June []...Click to read more

America's next 250 years begin in the classroom

The Education Freedom Tax Credit launching in 2027 could reshape school choice by empowering charitable giving to fund scholarship organizations.

Brown’s Town Primary School Graduates Encouraged to Embrace Next Chapter of Educational Journey

Brown’s Town Primary School in St. Ann is celebrating another year of strong academic success, which was recognised during the institution’s school- leaving ceremony held at the Brown’s Town High []

Florida could follow Texas and make Bible reading in school mandatory

Florida has followed Texas in implementing conservative policies previously, and Florida school officials did not seem against potentially adding the Bible to its required reading list, according to a report

What Borrowers Should Know as Sweeping Student Loan Changes From Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill Take Effect

Graduates arrive to the University of Maryland commencement ceremony in College Park, Maryland, on May 22, 2025. —Allison Robbert—The Washington Post/Getty Images) Sweeping changes to federal student loans included in President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill are taking effect on Wednesday, with implications for millions of borrowers. Starting on July 1, new student loan []

Gov. DeSantis vetoes $95M in local Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach budget items

Catholic school security funding, stormwater projects and a college renovation were among South Florida’s largest vetoes. The post Gov. DeSantis vetoes 95M in local Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach budget items appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns Elections. Lobbying Government..

ETS acquires ACT, consolidating two testing giants

The move comes as more colleges are going back to requiring standardized tests for admissions.

The Community Answering the College Faith-Abandonment Crisis 

A 2007 Lifeway study found that 70 percent of young American adults who regularly attended a Protestant church in high school stopped attending upon reaching college age. Unhappy with... The post The Community Answering the College Faith-Abandonment Crisis appeared first on First Things.

Texas makes the Bible required reading in public schools. Is Florida next?

MIAMI — After the Texas Board of Education approved Bible passages as required reading for public school students last week, Florida education officials indicated the state could be open to similar policies. Florida often adopts conservative ...

Texas Board Moves Toward Required Bible Readings in Public Schools

Texas education officials are moving closer to requiring Bible-related readings and expanding Christian-history instruction in public schools, a proposal that could reshape classroom lessons for more than 5 million students and intensify legal fights over religion in public education.

Notre Dame suffers recruiting blow as 4-star QB commit produces stunning U-turn

Notre Dame thought it had a 2028 four-star QB in the bag following his commitment at the end of last month, but within a week, he had pledged his future to another program

Texas To Include The Bible As Part Of New K-12 Required Reading Lists

This is just the most recent example of states adding religion back into public school curriculum.

Dan McKee sacrificed Rhode Island’s children to save his career

Gov. Dan McKee (D-RI) signed into law a three-year ban on new charter schools in Rhode Island on Thursday. He told reporters that “the circumstances have changed,” despite saying five years ago that there was “no room for compromise.” The moratorium lowers the charter school cap from 35 to 28. The law also retroactively killed []

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This June, the Texas State Board of Education adopted new social studies standards and a required literature reading list for its public schools. These changes follow Texas’s 2024 release of its “Bluebonnet” curriculum, a package of instructional resources for elementary school, which sparked controversy over the inclusion of Bible stories in the reading materials. Bible stories, canonical books, and “patriotic” social studies standards have each invited familiar charges of culture-war excess Read More

Taiwan restores anti-communist military classes

Taiwan's Defense Ministry said on Sunday it has restored anti-communist patriotic education classes for military academy graduates, citing growing military and infiltration threats from China, AzerNEWS reports.

A Proud Legacy. An Even Brighter Future: Pecanwood College Becomes Pinnacle College Pecanwood

Twenty years of trusted education meets expanded opportunities, greater accessibility and future-ready learning from January 2027. Families across Hartbeespoort can look forward to an even stronger independent school offering as Pecanwood College becomes Pinnacle College Pecanwood from January 2027. The transition brings together two decades of local educational excellence with the academic strength, innovation []

Still looking for after-school care in Berkeley? Here’s a guide to your options

Whether your student is on the BUSD waitlist or attending a non-district school, these are some local after-school programs and tips for enrolling.

San Antonio member of State Board of Education says new curriculum proposal offers dishonest view of history

A Texas State Board of Education (SBOE) member representing San Antonio is raising the alarm about statewide curriculum changes that could require Texas students to learn Bible verses in class and receive a whitewashed version of U.S. history. The Republican-led SBOE opted Thursday evening to allow final votes on a rewrite of Texas’ kindergarten through [] The post San Antonio member of State Board of Education says new curriculum proposal offers dishonest view of history appeared first on San Antonio Current.

In a first, Texas approves plan to require Bible passages in public schools starting 2030

In a significant shift for Texas public schools, beginning in the 2030-2031 school year, students will be required to engage with selected Bible passages as part of their English and language arts classes. Advocates argue this initiative will enrich students' understanding of influential literary works, while critics raise alarms regarding potential infringements on the principle of church-state separation and the need for a diverse representation of texts.

Educators balk as Merrimack, Suffolk plan to roll out 3-year bachelor’s degrees

Supporters say students will save time and money, while critics argue shorter programs could come at the expense of a well-rounded education. The post Educators balk as Merrimack, Suffolk plan to roll out 3-year bachelor’s degrees appeared first on Boston.com.

Plans move forward to dismantle Dept. of Education, attacking civil rights, special ed

In a move widely criticized by as well as teachers’ unions, disability rights organizations, feminists and others, the Dept. of Education announced June 16 the plan to relocate several important education programs to other federal agencies without Congressional approval.

Bor County education conference adopts bold public school reforms

The education department in Jonglei State’s Bor County, in partnership with education partners, on Tuesday The post Bor County education conference adopts bold public school reforms appeared first on Radio Tamazuj.

Poor ventilation and children packed in, UK's outdated schoolhouses swelter in heat

Over 1,000 schools across the U.K. have been forced to close during Europe's recent record-smashing heat wave