Independent Christian Day Schools: The Maturing of a Movement

Authors

  • James C. Carper University of South Carolina
  • Jack Layman Columbia International University

Abstract

Independent Christian day schools have always played a prominent role in American education. This article provides a brief historical overview of the origin of independent Christian schools; examines some of the research on their composition, success, and enrollment trends; and draws some preliminary conclusions about the ethos of such schools following a field-based observation. Catholic educators will recognize the primary challenges these schools face: financial stability and spiritual vitality.

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Published

2002-06-01

How to Cite

Carper, J. C., & Layman, J. (2002). Independent Christian Day Schools: The Maturing of a Movement. Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 5(4). Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/cej/article/view/966

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 4 (2002)

Section

Focus Section

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