The power of hope
''When I was nine, my mom left and did not come back. I used her EBT card to get food for myself, and my neighbor would let me shower at their house." These words were shared with me recently ...
Seeking the truth
Since January, the term "flood the zone," has been in the news every day as new initiatives and efforts are announced from Washington at an endless pace. According to Evan Nierman, the founder and CEO ...
'Do whatever he tells you'
Recently, my son sent me a cartoon. It was the image of Jesus and the Twelve Apostles at a restaurant table, and Jesus is ordering for the group. He has a sheepish grin on his face as he says, "We will ...
Joyful hope
Last week, I received an anxious call from my 20-year-old son at 12:30 in the morning telling me that his connecting flight was canceled, and the next flight was not until 22 hours later. He was anxious, ...
Building a legacy
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
''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 offer
''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
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 ...
