Responses from the Field

Autor/inn/en	McGrath, Richard J.; Tulchinsky, Nan
Titel	Responses from the Field
Quelle	In: Catholic Education: A Journal of Inquiry and Practice, 10 (2007) 4, S.433-435 (3 Seiten) PDF als Volltext kostenfreie Datei Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1097-9638
Schlagwörter	Stellungnahme; Catholic Schools; High Schools; Extramural Athletics; Advantaged; Enrollment; Social Discrimination; Religious Discrimination; Private Schools; Public Schools; Court Litigation; Illinois + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Katholische Schule; High school; Oberschule; Außerunterrichtlicher Schulsport; Einschulung; Soziale Benachteiligung; Soziale Schließung; Private school; Privatschule; Public school; Öffentliche Schule; Rechtsstreit
Abstract	This paper presents responses from Richard J. McGrath, O.S.A., and Nan Tulchinsky to an article by John James entitled "How Much Does a Private School Student Count? A Critical Analysis of the Athletic Multiplier." McGrath shares that their principal heads the group of Catholic school leaders who fought the multiplier in Illinois by suing the Illinois High School Association (IHSA). The multiplier was set at 1.65 by the Legislative Commission of the Association. They fought the multiplier in court in Cook County, Illinois. The arbitrated consent agreement mandated that the multiplier go to the full membership for a vote. The multiplier passed overwhelmingly and was imposed for the school year 2006-2007. He says their experience with the IHSA has been one of frustration and growing aggravation. It is not feasible for the private schools in Illinois to form a separate association for athletic competition or to conduct tournaments for state championships. They understand that state associations are voluntary organizations and are therefore able to create rules and regulations which may be voted upon by the membership. James' article has informed everyone that many states, not just Illinois, have experimented with or implemented the multiplier. In her response, Tulchinsky points out that few of the multipliers reviewed by James have been based on what should be taken into account: the economic background of the student population. She posits that by using a multiplier determined by the number of families receiving free or reduced lunch, issues of equity would be addressed more directly. There is no question that "success builds success" as James strongly reasserts. That reality extends to beyond the playing field, and only by assuring equity of access and resources, can the playing fields of the nation be leveled. (ERIC).
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Erfasst von	ERIC (Education Resources Information Center), Washington, DC
Update	2017/4/10