The closest Catholic school just called. They've rejected our kids' application because of Ben and Sam's autism. I'm ticked and praying.
Our diocese also shuttles special needs kids to a special segregated school; and they wonder why I don't contribute!
TheaterProducer
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similar issues in the Diocese of Bridgeport. But at least they realize the children are better served in a system with more resources.
TheaterProducer
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but I see this as a good thing for the children. In CT public schools there is a lot of 'good' 'moral' behavior
TheaterProducer: I wish I thought that was it; but the Catholic schools in our diocese seem overfocused on test scores, college prep
unfortunately, important lessons about inclusion, charity, & TRUE diversity are thus lost --
aren't Catholic schools to help children become not just smart, but holy??
aquinasnmore
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amethystmenace: I think that vision was lost along with the sisters about fifty years ago.
kcmastel
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that is so sad! My wife teaches autistic children!
Have you thought of contacting Ed Peters about this? He's a canonist AND a dad of a special needs kid
my oldest has autism too, we are in a similar boat, our local Catholic middle schools can't/won't provide the services he needs
bobm512z
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We had a similar issue, we went the home school route we know you've been there. be assured of our prayers