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World/Nation news in brief: Aug. 1, 2022
Catholic schools respond to foundation’s challenge to raise $25,000
Catholic elementary schools in the diocese took on a challenge offered by the Richard M. Schulze Family Foundation: Every school raising at least $25,000 in gifts over and above previous giving or from new donors, starting Jan. 1 and ending March 31, would receive another $25,000 from the foundation.
Annual conference puts emphasis on values, ways to renew Catholic education
According to statistics compiled by the National Catholic Educational Association, enrollment increased by 3.8% for a total of nearly 1.7 million enrolled in both grade and high schools.
Some dioceses begin to lift mask mandates for Catholic schools
Many of the loosened restrictions for Catholic schools are effective as of late February or early March with the caveat the mandate could go back in effect if local coronavirus cases increase.
Catholic school enrollment increases this school year, NCEA report says
The enrollment increase was from Catholic elementary schools and overall grew overall by 5.8% — primarily due to the sharp rise in the number of prekindergarten students. Catholic secondary schools’ enrollment went down by 0.4% this year.
Students selling tickets for Catholic Schools Raffle through Feb. 27
Now in its 13th year, the Catholic Schools Raffle has raised over $11 million for Catholic schools in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Justice Barrett urges Catholic school students to work hard and dream
Students’ questions ranged from asking about Barrett’s interests as an elementary school student to broader questions about her new role on the nine-member court.
Archdiocese sues public school district over Title I funds for students
The Archdiocese of Los Angeles filed a lawsuit Dec. 16, 2021, against the Los Angeles Unified School District for keeping millions in Title I funds from LA Catholic schools, as per a ruling by the state of California in June.