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savebigbird

(417 posts)

7. I suggest you read some of the threads around here.

Reply to elleng (Reply #3)

Thu Jun 20, 2013, 09:37 PM

Jun 2013

I think you'll realize that many of us would rather not take the escapist route when it comes to public education. We want to solve problems, not run away from them.

I know a great deal about Catholic education, and quality of education between Catholic schools varies just as widely as it does between public schools.

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A Lifeline for Minorities, Catholic Schools Retrench [View all] elleng Jun 2013 OP

I am supposed to care if they close or not? duffyduff Jun 2013 #1

Catholic schools provide education to everyone who needs it, elleng Jun 2013 #3

No, they don't. duffyduff Jun 2013 #4

They don't HAVE to take all students, elleng Jun 2013 #6

I've taught in Catholic schools. Yes, they do. knitter4democracy Jun 2013 #10

I suggest you read some of the threads around here. savebigbird Jun 2013 #7

I'd rather not read complaints of complainers. I know something about Catholic education and schools elleng Jun 2013 #9

Complainers? savebigbird Jun 2013 #12

My husband JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #2

There was a time when those schools had a purpose, but that day is gone duffyduff Jun 2013 #5

Especially can I say it JustAnotherGen Jun 2013 #8

And if the RCC hadn't taken a sharp turn to the right while ignoring pedophile priests, proud2BlibKansan Jun 2013 #11