Catholic Spirit: Building bridges: Minnesota Catholic Conference expects Church-supported bills to draw support from both sides of the aisle

(by Joe Towalski) January 14, 2015 With the state House of Representatives switching to Republican control after last fall’s elections and the Senate and governor’s office still in DFL hands, one might expect a fair amount of gridlock during the … Continue reading →

News Release (JRLC): State’s Surplus Perfect Opportunity to Fund Child Care, Early Education

St. Paul, MN (December 4, 2014): A broad coalition of Minnesota religious groups says that funding for child care and early education should be a high priority and receive increased funding in the 2015 legislative session.

Catholic Spirit: What does education choice really look like?

(by Shawn Peterson) December 3, 2014 In the last edition of this column, I shared about why education policy is a deeply personal issue for me, and why it was an important justice issue to promote authentic school choice for … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Educational options don’t always equal choices; it’s time for both

(by Shawn Peterson) November 4, 2014 Of all the important and interesting policy areas I work on, none is more personal than education.

Catholic Spirit: Leaders look to solve achievement gap, advocate for school choice

(by Jessica Trygstad) October 8, 2014 A variety of community leaders in the Twin Cities gathered for one of what they say will be many meetings to address the achievement gap for Latino students in Minnesota, which data shows is … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Grassroots efforts aid Catholic Conference at 2014 Legislature

(by The Catholic Spirit) May 22, 2014 Every state legislative session presents its own challenges and opportunities, and the 2014 session was no different, said Jason Adkins, executive director of the Minnesota Catholic Conference. “We were pleased by the passage … Continue reading →

News Release (USCCB): Catholic Schools Week to be Observed in Dioceses Across the Country, January 26-February 1

WASHINGTON, D.C. (January 15, 2014)—National Catholic Schools Week 2014 will be observed in dioceses around the country January 26 – February 1. This year’s theme, “Catholic Schools: Communities of Faith, Knowledge and Service,” focuses on the principles of a Catholic … Continue reading →

Catholic Spirit: Education policy must focus on results versus revenue

(by Peter Noll) September 12, 2013 What a difference a session makes. The 2013 legislative session was very favorable for Minnesota public schools. Infusion of new revenue streams for preschool, all-day kindergarten and special education programs were met with much … Continue reading →

MinnPost: Catholic Church favors anti-bullying efforts — just not so-called ‘Safe and Supportive Schools Act’

(by Jason Adkins) April 24, 2013 An April 22 MinnPost article, “Catholic Church ramps up opposition to Minnesota anti-bullying bill,” contained critical errors and omissions about the local Catholic Church’s opposition to so-called anti-bullying bill being considered in the Legislature.

Catholic Spirit: MN Catholics urged to make voices heard at State Capitol

(by The Catholic Spirit) March 15, 2013 As Minnesota legislators debate bills this session ranging from redefining marriage to increasing the minimum wage, the Minnesota Catholic Conference is encouraging Catholics around the state to get involved in promoting public policies … Continue reading →

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