The AP reported yesterday that, "throughout the US, families are seeing the value of Catholic education. This year, Catholic elementary schools had a 5.8% increase in enrollment nationwide.” The article goes on to say: "The National Catholic Educational Association said nationwide enrollment increased by 62,000 to about 1.68 million students, marking the first increase in [...]
Today, the Office of the Superintendent of Schools issued the following statement relating to mask mandates at Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of New York: Dear Catholic School Communities, As you are likely aware, Governor Kathy Hochul today stated that the school mask mandate remains in effect and will be reassessed in early March. Since Catholic schools [...]
In this Daily News article, Joanne Kroeger writes: "After nearly two years of a devastating pandemic that has wreaked havoc on the nation’s school systems, the city’s Catholic schools have been experiencing something only a little short of a miracle. Consistent safety protocols, combined with clear and steady communication with parents, have resulted in high [...]
In a special section devoted to Catholic Schools Week, New York Post reporter Mary Kay Linge writes: "Catholic schools build a foundation for children that will last a lifetime." Superintendent of Schools in the Archdiocese of New York Michael J. Deegan is quoted in the article, saying: "Education is a fundamental pillar of the Catholic [...]
In an article written for Hudson Independent, journalist Rick Pezzullo writes: "A second-grade student at John Cardinal O’Connor School (JCOS) in Irvington is taking her school’s motto to heart during Catholic Schools Week. Catholic Schools Week takes place from Jan. 30 to Feb. 5 in schools throughout the Archdiocese of New York. In celebration of [...]
Cathedral High School received a donation of 28 Dell computers from BlackRock Global Fixed Income. The donated computer equipment will replace outdated gear in the library. The all-girls school at 350 E. 56 St. has a successful relationship with BlackRock, the host of an annual summer internship program in which two CHS students participated virtually during [...]
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 [...]
