W E M U ST STRI V E TO HAVE CAT H O L I C SC HOOLS T HAT AR E ACC ESSI BLE TO AL L ■■ In Catholic schools, the student achievement gap is smaller
than in public schools (Jeynes, 2007). ■■ Students with multiple disadvantages benefit most from Catholic
schools (Neal, by Notre Dame). ■■ An African-American or Latino child is 42% more likely to graduate from
high school and 2.4 times more likely to graduate from college if he or she attends a Catholic school (Neal, quoted by Notre Dame). ■■ Urban Catholic school parents report taking an active role in their
children’s education, and they believe that participating in the Catholic school community represents an opportunity to break the cycle of poverty (Stewart 2009, quoted by Notre Dame). ■■ Latino Catholic school parents believe their children are more motivated,
more focused, and working harder since enrolling them in a Catholic school (Stewart 2009, quoted by Notre Dame).
Neal, Derek A., “Measuring Catholic School Performance.” Public Interest, 1997, (127). Notre Dame ACE Program. “Renewing Our Greatest and Best Inheritance”. University of Notre Dame, 2013. htttt ps:// ace.nd.edu/catholic-school-advantage/renewing-our-greatest-and-best-inheritance. Stewart, Thomas, Wolf, Patrick, et al., “Family Reflfl ectiti ons on the District of Columbia Opportunity Scholarship Program.” University of Arkansas, 2009.
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