When it comes to confronting the latest Omicron surge, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York prove they've always been able to put up a good fight. The latest from the National Catholic Register reports on this continued success. Click here to view the article! Below is a brief excerpt, including a quote from [...]
Governor Kathy Hochul released her first state budget proposal this week, and while she recommends increasing support for public schools by some 7 percent, her recommended increases in funding to support Catholic and other religious and independent schools amounts to an 18 percent increase. Specifically, Governor Hochul triples funding for health, safety, and security projects [...]
In this profile of Linda M. Dougherty, associate superintendent for Catholic identity in the archdiocese, John Woods presents a compelling profile of Ms. Dougherty, writing, "Since taking over her new post last August, Mrs. Dougherty has already met with newly named principals and those in a couple of school regions around the archdiocese. One of [...]
In an article in yesterday's Catholic New York, Armando Machado reports, "At the archdiocesan School Superintendent’s Office, the Latino Outreach Program helps Hispanic families navigate the intricacies of school application, enrollment and financial aid procedures, in Spanish for parents and guardians who are not fluent in English or simply feel more at ease with their [...]
In an article in New York Family that appeared on January 13, 2022, Jaclyn Griffith writes about the impact of school choice, saying: "It’s hard to imagine a decision that impacts your child’s present and future more than the decision of which school they will attend. Academics, community, relationships, location, guiding principles—all of these are [...]
As of 5am today, Catholic elementary schools in the Archdiocese of New York are closed due to the winter storm. There will be no remote learning. The school day will be made up later in the year. > Click here to view press announcement in SI Live (photo credit: SI Live)
In an op-ed piece in yesterday's New York Post says, Ed Cox says, "there's no 'lost education' for Catholic schools. Click here to view the full article.
Catholic Schools Issue COVID-19 Test Guidelines and Tips for Families Click here or on the image below for the English Version: Click here or on the image below for the Spanish Version:
Superintendent of Schools Michael J. Deegan announced today: "I am very pleased that after much work between the Health and Safety Task Force of the Office of the Superintendent of Schools and government officials, Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of New York will be able to provide every family and staff member with a COVID-19 [...]
In his videotaped 2021 Christmas greeting, Superintendent of Schools Mr. Michael J. Deegan expresses his wish for a “blessed, merry Christmas and a healthy New Year.” Mr. Deegan also voices his thanks for the “bright-eyed optimism” of our Catholic school youth, whose faith and example give us hope for better days ahead. Also on set [...]
