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Authentic Expression of Edmund Rice Christian Brother Education
Raymond J. Vercruysse, C.F.C.
University of San Francisco
(pp. 226-240) Volume 11, Number 2; Dec 2007
The Congregation of Christian Brothers (CFC), a religious community which continues to sponsor and staff Catholic high schools, began in Ireland with the vision of Edmund Rice. This article surveys biographical information about the founder and details ongoing discussions within the community directed toward preserving and growing Rice’s vision in contemporary Catholic schools.
That Feeling of Being on the Edge:
Six Case Studies of Stress in Catholic Elementary School Administrators
Monica Veto, Patricia Nugent, Sharon Kruse
(pp. 301-318) Volume 4, Number 3; March 2001
Educational administration is a stressful profession. As reform agendas and student populations become more challenging, little is changing in schools to counter this long-standing truth. Educational leaders of the 21st century are facing more pressures, changes, and challenges as the pace of their professional lives increases. This study develops notions around novice and veteran administrators’ identification of and responses to stressful incidents in their professional practice.
Mentorship: Toward Success in Teacher Induction and Retention
Sonya Vierstraete
(pp. 381-392) Volume 8, Number 3; March 2005
The mentoring of new teachers has proven to be an effective strategy in helping novice teachers succeed. This essay provides an overview of mentorship and suggests concrete, research-based techniques for implementing a mentor-ship program.