Achievement Growth in K-8 Catholic Schools Using NWEA Data

Dallavis, Julie W.; Ponisciak, Stephen M.; Kuhfeld, Megan; Tarasawa, Beth

doi:10.15365/joce.2402012021

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“…The major implicit justification used by CHEC-affiliated researchers attempting to build the field of Catholic school research was that Catholic schools outperformed public schools on a wide range of student and school outcomes assumed to be desirable. Since the publication of Coleman et al’s (1982) and Bryk et al’s (1993) sector comparison findings, studies have tended to suggest that Catholic school students score higher than public school students do on norm-referenced tests (e.g., Dallavis et al, 2021) and on the National Assessment of Educational Progress (e.g., Lubienski & Lubienski, 2014).…”

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Making Catholic Schools Research Relevant: Assessing Contemporary Trends in the Field of Catholic Education

Miller

Burke

2022

Educational Researcher

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Despite the outsized influence the Catholic school sector in the United States has on policymaking, research into the organization of Catholic schools has not kept pace with contemporary educational research trends. In this brief paper, we diagnose how conceptual and empirical decisions made within the field of Catholic education resulted in the field’s relative isolation from other research communities and highlight additional explanations for the diminished relevance of research into Catholic schooling in the United States in recent years. Following this diagnosis and synthesis, we argue that Catholic educational research would be enhanced by considering contemporary organizational and policy research trends and propose new directions that may allow U.S. Catholic school researchers to increase their field’s relevance.

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Making Catholic Schools Research Relevant: Assessing Contemporary Trends in the Field of Catholic Education

Miller

Burke

2022

Educational Researcher

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“…Catholic institutions have made a name for themselves by encouraging academic excellence, producing a sizable proportion of graduates with global competency (Elder & Jepsen, 2014;Dallavis et al, 2021;Wodon, 2022). Catholic education is accessible to all students, regardless of their religious affiliation, according to the open inclusion principle (Donlevy, 2007;Baatsen, 2017;Meehan, 2023).…”

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Exploring the Unseen: Muslim Students' Journeys in Catholic Religious Education Classes

Barihasion,

Donque,

Mediana

et al. 2023

Millah J. Rel. Stud.

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Muslim students who attend Catholic institutions engage with Catholic religious education classes by bringing a variety of narratives to the fore. The aim of this study employs how these students contribute diverse narratives to the classroom, which intertwine with a range of challenges and struggles. Through an in-depth examination of the experiences of ten (10) participants enrolled in Catholic institutions, the researchers employ qualitative research techniques, including interviews and verbatim transcriptions. They identify significant patterns, behaviors, and distinguishing characteristics essential to the case's setting through a careful categorizing procedure. Positive experiences, such as a sense of happiness and inclusion, fostering interfaith connections, and promoting a broader comprehension of Catholic religious beliefs and practices, emerge from the findings. Conversely, negative encounters, including unmet accommodation needs, challenges in understanding unfamiliar doctrines, academic struggles, and limited class participation, prompt the development of coping strategies. The findings of this study offer valuable insights for educators, school administrators, and policymakers within Catholic institutions. By recognizing and addressing the challenges encountered by Muslim students, these results foster the establishment of learning environments that are inclusive and provide meaningful support. Moreover, the study underscores the importance of interfaith dialogue within educational settings, contributing to a more harmonious and enriching experience for all students involved.

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Catholic and Public Schools Compared: Examining Achievement Growth in an Urban Center

Dallavis,

Ponisciak

2023

Religion & Education

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Achievement Growth in K-8 Catholic Schools Using NWEA Data

Cited by 6 publications

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Making Catholic Schools Research Relevant: Assessing Contemporary Trends in the Field of Catholic Education

Making Catholic Schools Research Relevant: Assessing Contemporary Trends in the Field of Catholic Education

Exploring the Unseen: Muslim Students' Journeys in Catholic Religious Education Classes

Catholic and Public Schools Compared: Examining Achievement Growth in an Urban Center

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