Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York today announced the promotion of Stephen Marositz from Director to Associate Superintendent of Teaching and Learning, effective immediately (click here to view and download today's press release). Stephen joined the Superintendent’s Office in August 2021 as director and has contributed significantly to the formation and development of [...]
The New York Education Department proposed regulations on private and religious schools are irking some in the faith community, such as Catholics, Muslims and Jews, due to fears of possible overreach, Fox News Digital has learned. Michael Deegan, the superintendent of Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York – which represents more than 67,000 students [...]
Available today from Child Mind Institute, Rachel Ehmke, author of "How to Talk to Kids About School Shootings" offers strategies for dealing with anxiety — your kids' and your own -- in the aftermath of tragic school shootings. Click here to read the article online, and click here to download a pdf of the article. [...]
In an Op-Ed piece that appeared in the Daily News on June 7, Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan writes: "MAP Growth testing was invaluable during the pandemic. At the peak of virtual learning in 2020, New York’s Catholic educators already had a thorough understanding of their students’ strengths and areas for growth thanks to [...]
In a press release issued by NYC-DOH today, NYC children 5-11 who had the second dose of the vaccine at least five months ago should start receiving the Pfizer booster. Visit nyc.gov/vaccinefinder or call 877-VAX4NYC for a site. Unvaccinated children should start the COVID-19 vaccine primary series now. Health Department reminds parents and caregivers to [...]
"Staten island’s got pizazz!" That was the message from Cardinal Timothy Dolan Monday night as about 500 gathered at a gala fundraiser for the Catholic School Region of Staten Island. "Of course, that message can’t leave the shores of Staten Island," the cardinal quipped. He does happen to be in charge of the Archdiocese of [...]
Staten Island middle school students at Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy are getting hands-on experience when it comes to caring for animals through a new partnership with the Staten Island Zoo, West Brighton. The Zoo and Father Vincent Capodanno Catholic Academy, South Beach, partnered to create the Father Capodanno Animal Studies Program earlier this year, [...]
Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York are offering a final round of virtual parent/family workshops for the 2021-22 school year in partnership with Catapult Learning. The workshops will focus on ways families can support summer learning in the following areas: May 24: Supporting Summer Learning: Reading May 25: Supporting Summer Learning: Math May [...]
The Office of the Superintendent of Schools is excited to share their first-ever social-emotional learning (SEL) and mental health themed newsletter! This special-edition issue highlights some of the outstanding work done in classrooms throughout the Archdiocese of New York in support of our students' academic and personal health. Click here or on the image below [...]
On May 2, Superintendent Michael J. Deegan announced that social distancing requirements will end on May 16, 2022 at Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York. In his letter to families, Superintendent Deegan wrote: As we welcome spring, we are reminded not only of the joy of the Resurrection, but also of the joy [...]
