Inner-city elementary parochial schools in Oakland, California are utilizing the services of volunteers in providing the individual attention needed by children who are slow learners. (DB)

If the Catholic Church would deal very honestly with the problem of making educational experiences as meaningful and rewarding for black students as they are for white students, with input from its black constituency, it would be taking a tremendous step in the educational advancement and liberation of black people. (Author/CB)

Offers a summary of the first pastoral letter of the black bishops of the United States, "What We Have Seen and Heard." Sees the Catholic schools representing an opportunity for quality education and character development to many in the black community. (DMM)

Presents the history and focus of the Urban Community School (UCS), an alternative community school in Cleveland, Ohio. Highlights innovative programs to address such issues as racial diversity, alternatives to violence and gender bias. Discusses funding sources in terms of UCS' growing budget and sliding scale tuition rates. (BCY)

Discusses ways in which an inner city Catholic school in Albany, New York, whose students are 97% non-Catholic, continues its mission. The school incorporates other religions into its religious instruction, and offers student-led para-liturgical services in various faith traditions. Argues that in urban Catholic schools, ecumenism is necessary.…

Although often ignored by policymakers, African-American independent neighborhood schools provide models of successful learning environments grounded in cultural history and the pursuit of excellence. These schools are usually urban and mostly minority and have a long tradition of self-help providing stability to the African-American community.…

Describes the objectives of a proposal to create two Catholic "base community" schools in Hispanic communities in Chicago, which will allow parents full participation and infuse neighborhoods with hope. Discusses several broad assumptions about the role of the schools and steps to ensure schools are products of the community. (BCY)

Describes several educational programs of the Archdiocese of New York, focusing on the Inner City Scholarship Fund, a nonprofit corporation created as a partnership between the archdiocese and the local business community. The fund provides annual financial support for 50,000 students in 115 inner-city Catholic schools. (JDI)

Presents preliminary results from a study of 1,200 inner-city Catholic elementary schools serving low-income communities. Describes institutional characteristics, specific services offered, and affiliations with other educational institutions and local organizations. Discusses possible follow-up studies and future work in helping principals in…

Describes New Catholic High School in Brooklyn, N.Y., an innovative school for inner city disadvantaged youth. (MB)

Discusses the educational, religious, and social role of Holy Angels School, an African American Catholic school in Indianapolis. Indicates that the school works to breakdown stereotyping of Catholicism in the African American community; assist the growth of faith for individual, mostly non-Catholic, families; and serve the community. (MAB)

Describes the community and corporate support that has allowed Catholic inner-city schools to thrive despite initially bleak predictions for the future. Attributes the growing success and generous funding of Catholic inner-city schools to their religious foundations and identities. (YKH)

Describes the various programs and goals of St. Monica School, Kansas City, Missouri, and provides individual accounts of student success despite great adversity. Discusses different ways of combating the violence and poverty of urban areas to provide emotional, spiritual, and educational support and guidance. (YKH)

Describes the goals of Metro Catholic Parish School, in Cleveland, Ohio, where 69% of the attending families live below the poverty level. Discusses the importance of the urban setting to the total educational ministry of the church. Argues that urban education should be a more intentional focus of the church. (KP)