Preserving the Tradition, Transforming the Future: The Rebirth of Catholic Schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore

The need for a new plan for Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Baltimore has evolved over the recent decades. To comprehend where we are today and where we are headed, it is best to consider these challenges in the context of our recent history and the demographic and economic changes and factors which we currently face.

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The Economic Impact of Catholic Schools

The Archdiocese commissioned an economic impact study to quantify the value of Catholic schools. While the many benefits of a Catholic school education are readily apparent to those who are products of Catholic schools, the economic value of a Catholic education to the wider community is less understood. Noted economist and President of Sage Policy Group, Anirban Basu, conducted an economic analysis to determine the benefits delivered to Catholic school graduates and the state and local community by Catholic schools. The report examined factors such as the impact of Catholic schools as operating entities on the local economy, the impact of Catholic schools on work-life earnings, and the impact of schools in terms of stabilizing populations in older communities.

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