Catholic Schools and the Public Interest – Past, Present, and Future Directions

Catholic Schools and the Public InterestPast, Present, and Future Directions\nAuthor(s): Patricia A. Bauch\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Emerald Publishing Inc, United States\nImprint: Information Age Publishing\nISBN-13: 9781623964399, 978-1623964399\nSynopsis\nThis book is a study of the contributions of Catholic K-12 schools in the United States to the public interest from the 1800s to the present. It presents seven strategies that have the possibility of leading Catholic schools in positive, new directions. Outsiders often misunderstand the mission, purpose, and inclusivity of Catholic schools. This book brings a new focus on Catholic schools from the perspective of their service to this country through the education of Catholics and non-Catholics. In 16 chapters, a variety of scholars examine these schools across three periods: echoes of the past, realities of the present, and future directions.\n\nThe intention of the editor and authors of this volume is that Catholic schools .