Building a legacyMichael Reardon
Since the Ursuline Sisters established the first Catholic school in Boston over 200 years ago, Catholic education has been a powerful and important force for positive change in the lives of students, ...
We work like we change lives, because we do Michael Reardon
''It must be so fulfilling doing the work you do." This is a line that many of us who work at the Catholic Schools Foundation (CSF) often hear because the impact of Catholic education is truly ...
The real choice Catholic schools offerMichael Reardon
''If you just want the best academics and your only measure of success is what college your child attends, then don't send them here." This quote is from the president of a Catholic school ...
The real back-to-school essential Michael Reardon
Across the nation, schools are back in session or soon will be. Fields and classrooms are animated by the sounds and activities of students returning to a new year. Some students will be excited; others ...
What is truth?Michael Reardon
The role of Catholic schools transcends mere academic instruction. It stands as a beacon of hope and a pillar of support for countless low-income families across our communities. As we reflect on the ...
The responsibilities of freedom Michael Reardon
''Those who expect to reap the blessings of Freedom, must, like men, undergo the fatigue of supporting it.'' So opens Thomas Paine's "American Crisis Number IV." "Crisis Number IV" ...
Congratulations to the class of 2024Michael Reardon
''I teared up when I saw him walk in." These words are how a good friend described feeling as she watched her son walk into the room for his school's senior family lunch. It seemed like yesterday ...
The example of the Good Shepherd Michael Reardon
The Parable of the Good Shepherd is a wonderful visualization of God's love for us. Jesus tells us how a hired man, whose sheep are not his, "works for pay and no concern for the sheep" (John 10:13), ...
