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Ukuleles, not your parent’s recorder

Bright blue string instruments help students save their breath.

1/27/21

ANN M. AUGHERTON | Catholic Herald Acting Editor

Lighting the way, with UV technology

Beyond masks and social distancing, St. Ambrose School in Annandale is using ultraviolet technology to keep spaces sanitized amid the pandemic.

1/27/21

MEGHAN BARTLETT | Catholic Herald Editorial Assistant

From gardening to robotics, high school clubs thrive during the pandemic

Lina Gallo and Margaret Cole say the first seeds of the new club were planted last spring.

1/26/21

Leslie Miller | Catholic Herald Staff Writer
Catholic Schools Week events focus on faith, excellence and service

Food drives for charity, letter writing and school spirit events are among activities Catholic schools in the Arlington diocese are planning to mark National Catholic Schools Week Jan. 31-Feb. 6. This year’s theme is Catholic Schools: Faith. Excellence. Service.More

1/26/21

Catholic Herald Staff Report

Catholic high school employment program boosts students' skills, confidence

Opened in 2001, De La Salle is a founding member of the Cristo Rey Network, the only association of high schools in the country that integrates college preparatory academics with four years of professional work experience. The first Cristo Rey school began in Chicago in 1996; there are now 37 such schools nationwide; all serve low-income populations.More

1/31/20

Katie Scott | Catholic News Service

St. Francis of Assisi School celebrates Blue Ribbon status with Bishop Burbidge

The school was designated a Blue Ribbon School for 2019 by U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos in September. The pre-K-eighth grade school was the only Catholic school in the diocese to be recognized in 2019.More

1/30/20

Ashleigh Kassock | For the Catholic Herald

Woodbridge students elbow deep in science

The school’s STEM program engages students in hands-on experiments. More

1/28/20

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

Parish is half Hispanic, and now so is the school

Outreach to the Hispanic community at Holy Family in Dale City increases the school’s Hispanic enrollment. More

1/28/20

Zoey Maraist | Catholic Herald Staff Writer

National Catholic Schools Week theme

National Catholic Schools Week is the annual celebration of Catholic education in the United States. It was started in 1974 by the National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA). It starts the last Sunday in January and runs all week, this year Jan. 26-Feb. 1. More

1/23/20

Special to the Catholic Herald

Catholic Schools Week 2020

As we celebrate National Catholic Schools Week, I am reminded of my Catholic education and the formation my dear parents and Catholic educators provided by their example and sacrifices. I will be forever grateful to them! In that regard, I also extend my heartfelt and sincere appreciation to the parents of our students. You too are setting the stage for your children to be formed in our holy Catholic Faith and to live the Gospel as Christ commanded.More

1/22/20

Bishop Michael F. Burbidge

Cristo Rey school puts students on path to success

SAN FRANCISCO — Sophomore Angelica Buncio knows her hard luck turned to good fortune when she joined 371 female students at ICA Cristo Rey Academy.More

1/22/20

LIDIA WASOWICZ | Catholic News Service

School reflects values of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

In 1810, Elizabeth Ann Seton did something completely unthinkable for women at the time. She founded the first free Catholic school for girls in the United States, in the rural town of Emmitsburg, Md. Girls whose families couldn’t afford an education now had a chance to learn.More

1/22/20

HELEN JAHN | Special to the Catholic Herald

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