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Wednesday, February 01, 2012
By
Ryan Blackburn
For the first time this past Fall, the EXPLORE Test was administered to eighth graders on an Archdiocesan-wide level. EXPLORE is the first test on the track provided by ACT to assess College and Career-Readiness. More than 5,300 Catholic school eighth graders took the test and their combined results show that 82 achieved a composite test score at or above the national average. They also significantly exceeded the national average on each testing component.
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Friday, January 27, 2012
By
Ryan Blackburn
The ministry of leadership in the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Chicago is unique. It is a call to be the faith leader, the instructional leader, and the steward of the school's vitality.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
By
Julie Ramski
Research clearly shows that children who attend preschool are more likely to succeed in kindergarten, and that participating in early childhood education provides academic and social benefits that last well beyond the early years.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2012
By
Ryan Blackburn
Welcome to our In Focus Blog, where we will post news, views, and opinions on faith, focus, and achievement in the Archdiocese of Chicago Catholic Schools.