Examining the Historical Relationship Between Catholic and Public Schooling
Dr. Ann Marie Ryan’s research on the history of Catholic schooling in the United States from the early to mid-20th century examines the intersection between Catholic and public schools and ways in which public educational reform efforts have affected Catholic schools. Ryan argues that the history of Catholic education is often separated from the history of public schooling, but that it is critical to consider the relationship between Catholic and public education to better understand their commonalities, their unique characteristics, and the contentious
and pragmatic issues that brought them into association with one another. Ryan aims to enrich our understanding of the diversity within Catholic schooling by demonstrating that although common religious beliefs may unite Catholic schools, the character and implementation of educational programs varies across these schools. This derives from the diversity of