Toward the end of each fiscal year, our team at Catholic Education Arizona compiles a presentation of data and statistics about scholarships, school support, graduation rates, and more. This yearly report shows how your tax dollars impact your local schools, families, and communities. This blog will take a closer look [...]
There are many reasons parents choose to have their children attend Catholic Schools, including curriculum focuses and faith integration. Many choose to put a large emphasis on community service in addition to the prescribed course of study. Why do Catholic schools believe volunteering is integral to the full student experience? [...]
During National Catholic Schools week, our schools and community members celebrate quality education. There will be a Catholic Schools Rally held at the State Capitol on January 31st, 2024 to thank those that helped make Arizona's School Choice Legislation possible. What is Catholic School’s Week? There are 5,920 Catholic Schools [...]
Happy New Year! May 2025 be your best and blessed yet. We are excited about celebrating the Jubilee Year through December 28, 2025, and so fortunate to be a part of such a vibrant community in the Diocese of Phoenix with 2 million active Catholics! Opportunities to make a difference [...]
Happy New Year! 2025 is upon us! Time for new beginnings, and resolutions if they suit you. I have set my intentions for the New Year and am honored to share them with you: Embrace Change The need for change can be difficult to endure. Self-realization, the need to develop [...]
When you hear the word "scholarship," you probably immediately think of a set dollar amount. After all, scholarships play a key role in equipping students to attend prestigious schools. With a Catholic school scholarship, students will be provided the financial resources they need to thrive. Let's take a look at [...]
When you're choosing an educational environment for your child, it's important to consider several different elements. You know your child’s needs best, so selecting the right school is an important decision. You want them to be in a school where their talents can flourish and thrive. any parents have been [...]
When you invest in a child’s Catholic education, you invest in the future of Arizona’s workforce. Our Arizona Catholic schools produce academic excellence with a 99.8% graduation rate, and 96% of students matriculate to higher education, trade school, or enter military service. What contributes to these staggering statistics? Students learning [...]
Jeff Mirasola, Government Affairs Director of Lumen Technologies, joined President and CEO of Catholic Education Arizona, Nancy Padberg, MBA, on episode 53 of the Creating Future Leaders Vodcast. Mirasola discussed the value of Catholic education and how business owners can create future leaders through AZ Corporate contributions. Lumen Technologies is [...]
What impact did Catholic education have on your life and career goals? Catholic education had a profound impact on me and has also contributed to being a successful business owner. Being taught religion, spiritual health and advanced curriculum really helped me make better and wiser choices. I feel more elevated [...]
