Category: Education

Why Parents Choose Catholic School? – Part 2

Catechesis for Children with Special Needs

The Importance of a STREAM Curriculum

In this blog, we want to talk more about the benefits that a STREAM academy offers your young learner’s mind and soul.

Let’s Talk: Why Should You Choose a Catholic Education?

This is probably the most frequently asked question by parents considering a Catholic school education for their children.

Concluding the School Year - Resources for Schools

The beginning of May and the blossoming of the magnolia buds signal the fast approaching end to our academic year.

Comics, Graphic Novels, and Learning

Educators at all grade levels are incorporating comics and graphic novels into the classroom to enhance and promote student learning across the curriculum.

Journaling for Kids

In this blog, we’re going to look at a fun, no-pressure way for your young scribe to start practicing writing that even the most reluctant writer can enjoy.

Make Time for Reading - National Literacy Month

In the hands of great teachers, we certainly see how technology can transform learning for students.

A New Catholic “STREAM” School

A New Catholic “STREAM” School to Be Formed on the East Shoreline

Catholic Schools Week 2018: Learn. Serve. Lead. Succeed.

We strive for greatness here in our Catholic Schools. Each day our board members, principals, teachers, staff, and other school community members put their full hearts and souls into forming the leade

‘Twas the Weeks Before Christmas: 5 Tips for Keeping Your Child Focused

Hints to help keep your young learner focused on learning amongst all the cheer.

6 Tips for Re-establishing a Homework Routine

Now that summer is officially over and students are back-to-school, homework begins to move into high gear. Which means establishing a routine for completing homework now will guide your child year-ro

The Benefits of eBooks in the Classroom

As technology progresses and more and more textbooks are available online, lugging around those heavy books is becoming a thing of the past. In this blog we are going to take a look at the benefits of

Forming Catholic School Administrators - Part One

With a 4 part series the topic of the role of Catholic school principal will be explored in light of Pope Francis’ call for missionary discipleship

5 Edu-vacation Spots in Connecticut

Sometimes the best vacations are edu-vacations: ones that are learning experiences and don’t require much travel. Whatever you call them, you are sure to find some amazing places to visit in our very

Avoiding Summer Brain Drain

School’s out for the summer, but that doesn’t mean that your child has to take a break from learning. In fact, it's an ideal time for exciting, hands-on activities that are so fun your child won’t eve

5 Activities for Wrapping Up the School Year

The countdown to the end of the school year has begun, and it can come with a mix of emotions.

5 Tips for Finding Success, Not Stress, During Finals

Before you and your family begin the summer festivities, your child has to make it through finals. Here are some tips that you can pass on to help them get through exam time as successfully and stress

5 Tips for Helping with Homework

As a parent, you want to do everything you can to make sure your child is successful in his or her studies. Because we want to support you in every way we can, we’ve come up with some helpful tips for

Kid-friendly, Safe Science at Home

The Science Health and Wellness curriculum in our Catholic schools is an integral part of a well-rounded education.

A Year of Growth: Being Realistic About Resolutions

Not long ago, you made your New Year’s resolutions with determination, promising yourself that you would stick to them this year. How are you doing so far?

How to Rekindle Your Child’s Love of Learning

As we move through the first few months of the New Year, this is a great time to rekindle your child’s love of learning.

Learning Math in Real Life

Odds are that you’ve heard your child say, "When am I ever going to have to use math in real life?" while doing his or her homework. You may even have said the same thing before you became an adult an

Writing Resources for School and Beyond

We know that you are a major influence in your child’s education, and we want to keep providing great resources for you to help your child learn at home. In this blog, we're going to look at some reso

Learning: There’s an App for That

There are so many apps available that can benefit your tech-savvy young learner, but choosing just a few is hard. That's why we’ve chosen a few of our favorites.

Our Graduates Have Something to Celebrate

A celebrated 100% of Catholic school seniors in the Archdiocese of Hartford graduate, with 99% pursuing further education and training.

Keep Your Student Learning Over Summer Vacation

Kids can lose two to three months of math and reading progress over the summer vacation. Here are some ways to keep them learning during the break.

Catholic Education Fun Facts

We can tell you that Catholic schools have been providing superior education for decades, but we can also show you how the results obtained by outside agencies support our claims.

How to Be a Merit Scholar

Qualifying as a Merit Scholar is quite an honor, and having 15 students from the high schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford recognized in a single year is testament to the quality of education our sc

Help for Helping with Math Homework

Sometimes, you may need a little help helping with homework. With this in mind, we have created a page on our website that hosts webinars covering trending and need-to-know topics aligned with our 20†

Reaching the Reluctant Reader

If your young learner is a reluctant reader, don’t panic and don’t give up. First, find out why your child doesn’t like to read.

Religious Learning at Home

A Catholic education begins at home. That said, as a parent, your role as teacher shouldn’t stop when your child begins school. In fact, the more she or he will look to you for guidance on how to live

Rising Above: Catholic Curriculum Standards

There is so much talk about new academic curriculum standards that it could make your head spin. Sure society is constantly changing and the education system needs to change with it, but why fix what

Catholic Schools: Technology in the Classroom

When the Pope has his own Twitter account, you know we’re living in a digital world. On a daily basis, our children are confronted with technology from every direction: smartphones, video games, YouTu

Benefits of Catholic School

A Catholic school education is so much more than high test scores and graduation rates — although those are certainly remarkable parts of it.

Which Type of School Is Right For Your Child?

Getting an education is the basic right of every child, but having that right does not guarantee that the type of school your budding scholar attends will be the best fit for him or her.

How to Select a Good School: Checklist for Parents

Not only is this choice essential for intellectual and spiritual growth, but it also provides the lifelong learner with the necessary skills to excel.

Ways to Prepare for Catholic School

The Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Hartford believe that a rigorous, well-rounded education should be available to everyone and they welcome students of all faiths, ethnic groups, and socioeco

Public vs. Faith-Based Schools

Why would you send your child to a faith-based school rather than a public school? How different can the education be? School is school, right?

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