Issues of Diversity in Urban Catholic Schools

Session Submission Type: Working Group Roundtable

Abstract

The diversification of student populations is a theme of interest in all areas of educational research. The purpose of the proposed roundtable is to bring focus to the issues surrounding education in urban Catholic schools. Bringing perspectives from sociology, theology, educational policy and leadership, the invited authors will delve into: the quantitative demographics in Catholic schools; the qualitative attitudes of those making educational decisions; the experiences of educational leaders working in diverse Catholic schools; and the specific issues facing English language learners in Catholic schools. We will critically compare these realities with the values espoused by Catholic Social Teaching. This conversation will serve as a launching point for action in the spheres of advocacy, policy, and practice around these issues.

Sub Unit

• SIG-Catholic Education

Chair

• Shane P. Martin, Loyola Marymount University

Papers

• Changing Landscape: Demography and Urban Catholic Schools - Anthony C. Holter, University of Notre Dame

• Catholic School Administrators’ Attitudes Toward Diversity - Brandy J. Ellison, University of Notre Dame

• Crafting Asset-Based Approaches to Linguistically Diverse Students and Families in Catholic Schools - Martin Scanlan, Marquette University; Irma Munoz, Marquette University

• A View From Here: A Principal’s Perspective on Diversity in an Urban Catholic School - Elizabeth Swift, Holy Names Academy

• Issues in Research on Catholic Urban Schools in the Los Angeles Region - Shane P. Martin, Loyola Marymount University

• The Catholic Framework for Celebrating Diversity Within Catholic Education - Shannon Alexis Stackhouse, University of Notre Dame