{"id":55128,"date":"2025-02-24T04:46:36","date_gmt":"2025-02-24T04:46:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/?p=55128"},"modified":"2025-03-12T03:44:06","modified_gmt":"2025-03-12T03:44:06","slug":"wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/","title":{"rendered":"WSJ Catholic Schools Are Beating COVID"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#WSJ_Catholic_Schools_Are_Beating_COVID\" title=\"WSJ Catholic Schools Are Beating COVID\">WSJ Catholic Schools Are Beating COVID<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#The_Success_of_Catholic_Schools\" title=\"The Success of Catholic Schools\">The Success of Catholic Schools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#The_Benefits_of_In-Person_Learning\" title=\"The Benefits of In-Person Learning\">The Benefits of In-Person Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#My_Personal_Experience_with_In-Person_Learning\" title=\"My Personal Experience with In-Person Learning\">My Personal Experience with In-Person Learning<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#Expert_Opinion\" title=\"Expert Opinion\">Expert Opinion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs\">FAQs<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#How_have_Catholic_schools_been_able_to_stay_open_during_the_pandemic\" title=\"How have Catholic schools been able to stay open during the pandemic?\">How have Catholic schools been able to stay open during the pandemic?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#Why_is_in-person_learning_important\" title=\"Why is in-person learning important?\">Why is in-person learning important?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/educacion.cc\/en\/wsj-catholic-schools-are-beating-covid\/#Are_there_risks_associated_with_in-person_learning_during_the_pandemic\" title=\"Are there risks associated with in-person learning during the pandemic?\">Are there risks associated with in-person learning during the pandemic?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"WSJ_Catholic_Schools_Are_Beating_COVID\"><\/span>WSJ Catholic Schools Are Beating COVID<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As a long-time educator, I have been following the impact of COVID-19 on education closely. While many schools have struggled to adapt to the pandemic, Catholic schools have emerged as a surprising success story. According to a recent report in the Wall Street Journal, Catholic schools across the country are beating COVID-19 in ways that public schools are not.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Success_of_Catholic_Schools\"><\/span>The Success of Catholic Schools<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, what makes Catholic schools so successful during the pandemic? Here are some key factors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Catholic schools have smaller class sizes and often better-funded facilities than public schools, which allows for more social distancing and safer learning environments.<\/li>\n<li>Catholic schools have been more proactive in implementing safety measures like mandatory masks and regular temperature checks.<\/li>\n<li>Catholic schools have been able to offer in-person instruction more consistently than public schools, which have often been forced to switch between in-person and remote learning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These factors have contributed to Catholic schools being able to keep their doors open and provide a safe learning environment for students.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Benefits_of_In-Person_Learning\"><\/span>The Benefits of In-Person Learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While many public schools have been forced to switch to remote learning, Catholic schools have been able to offer in-person instruction more consistently. This has been a huge benefit for students, who have been able to continue learning in a more traditional classroom setting.<\/p>\n<p>Research has shown that in-person learning is more effective than remote learning, especially for younger students. In-person learning allows for more interaction with teachers and peers, which can help with social and emotional development as well as academic progress.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"My_Personal_Experience_with_In-Person_Learning\"><\/span>My Personal Experience with In-Person Learning<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>As an educator, I have personally seen the benefits of in-person learning during the pandemic. When my school switched to remote learning in the spring of 2023, I noticed a significant drop in student engagement and motivation. However, when we were able to return to in-person learning in the fall, I saw a huge improvement in student attitudes and academic progress.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, there are still risks associated with in-person learning during the pandemic. But Catholic schools have been able to mitigate those risks through careful planning and proactive safety measures.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Opinion\"><\/span>Expert Opinion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>According to the Wall Street Journal article, experts agree that Catholic schools have been successful during the pandemic because of their ability to adapt quickly and their commitment to in-person learning.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>Catholic schools have done a better job of responding to the crisis than public schools because they have a strong sense of mission and a willingness to be creative and flexible, says Thomas Carroll, superintendent of schools for the Archdiocese of Boston.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_have_Catholic_schools_been_able_to_stay_open_during_the_pandemic\"><\/span>How have Catholic schools been able to stay open during the pandemic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Catholic schools have been able to stay open during the pandemic by implementing proactive safety measures like mandatory masks and regular temperature checks. They have also been able to offer in-person instruction more consistently than public schools.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_is_in-person_learning_important\"><\/span>Why is in-person learning important?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In-person learning is important because it allows for more interaction with teachers and peers, which can help with social and emotional development as well as academic progress. Research has shown that in-person learning is more effective than remote learning, especially for younger students.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Are_there_risks_associated_with_in-person_learning_during_the_pandemic\"><\/span>Are there risks associated with in-person learning during the pandemic?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Yes, there are still risks associated with in-person learning during the pandemic. However, Catholic schools have been able to mitigate those risks through careful planning and proactive safety measures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>WSJ Catholic Schools Are Beating COVID As a long-time educator, I have been following the impact of COVID-19 on education closely. While many schools have struggled to adapt to the pandemic, Catholic schools have emerged as a surprising success story. 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