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RI Catholic School Parent Federation Committed to educating, advocating and mobilizing to ensure that Catholic schools in Rhode Island are available, accessible and affordable to all

THE RHODE ISLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOL PARENT FEDERATION
The Federation is committed to educating, advocating and mobilizing Catholic school parents, public policy-makers and the general public to ensure that Catholic schools in Rhode Island are available, accessible and affordable to all who desire them. The Federation is committed to safeguarding the rights, privileges and entitlements that Catholic school children and parents are guaranteed under the United States Constitution and under federal, state and local law. Membership is comprised of the parents and guardians of children enrolled in the Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the Diocese of Providence. Parents and guardians of children formerly enrolled in the school in the Diocese may be associate members. Members may serve on the Federation advisory board, as committee members of the advisory board, and as school liaisons. Rhode Island Catholic School Parent Federation Initiatives
• Advocating for expansion of the RI State Tax Credit Program for non-public education, currently capped at $1 million for the Corporate Tax Credit, and to include a personal tax credit
•Educating and advocating for School Parental Choice, including legislation for school vouchers available for use at public schools, including charter schools, private schools, including religious schools, and for homeschooling parents
•Hosting the annual Catholic Schools Legislative Reception at the Rhode Island State House
•Educating on tax payer savings provided by taxpaying Catholic school parents



A Voice for Parents and Children

Official Catholic Church teaching has consistently affirmed the vital role of parents in the education of their children and the right to a school of their choosing. The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches, “As those first responsible for the education of their children, parents have the right to choose a school for them which corresponds to their own convictions. This right is fundamental. As far as possible parents have the duty of choosing schools that will best help them in their task as Christian educators. Public authorities have the duty of guaranteeing this parental right and of ensuring the concrete conditions for its exercise.” (CCC §2229)


Additionally, the Code of Canon Laws emphasizes, “Parents must possess a true freedom in choosing schools; therefore, the Christian faithful must be concerned that civil society recognizes this freedom for parents and even supports it with subsidies; distributive justice is to be observed.” (Can. 797)

Cross-partisan support of school choice policies are still possible. In fact, they're needed in order to drive effective...
05/28/2024

Cross-partisan support of school choice policies are still possible. In fact, they're needed in order to drive effective and lasting positive change for students. This Education Next article walks through five keys to cross-party collaboration in education policy.

It's still possible to forge cross-party education policy coalitions, advocates said.

Happy National ! This week we're celebrating education opportunity and shining a spotlight on all the options parents h...
01/23/2024

Happy National !
This week we're celebrating education opportunity and shining a spotlight on all the options parents have. So who celebrates?
We have the breakdown for you:
➡️9,541 Traditional or Magnet Public Schools
➡️5,097 Public Charter Schools
➡️7,871 Private Schools
➡️2,366 Pre-Schools or Learning Centers
➡️1,342 Online, Home, or Microschooling
National School Choice Week is truly about ensuring parents have access to unbiased, comprehensive, jargon-free information about their options. Thank you for celebrating with us!

Happy National !

This week we're celebrating education opportunity and shining a spotlight on all the options parents have. So who celebrates?

We have the breakdown for you:

➡️9,541 Traditional or Magnet Public Schools
➡️5,097 Public Charter Schools
➡️7,871 Private Schools
➡️2,366 Pre-Schools or Learning Centers
➡️1,342 Online, Home, or Microschooling

National School Choice Week is truly about ensuring parents have access to unbiased, comprehensive, jargon-free information about their options. Thank you for celebrating with us!

6 days until our 2nd annual All School Fair! Come and talk to 30 schools of all types! Register at rhodeislandschoolfair...
01/15/2024

6 days until our 2nd annual All School Fair! Come and talk to 30 schools of all types! Register at rhodeislandschoolfair.com. See you there!

01/08/2024

re you ready for National 2024?!
Each January, we partner with schools, homeschool organizations, and nonprofits to plan or promote tens of thousands events and activities.
Will you be celebrating with us this January? 👀

04/24/2023

We need your help! This Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 4pm, the RI House Committee on Education is hearing six bills related to expanding School Choice in our state! Please contact your State Representative in support of this legislation by clicking this link https://vote.sos.ri.gov/Home/PollingPlaces?ActiveFlag=3! House Bills 5637, 5638, 5774, 5858, 5795, 5804 should be in your email subject line. You can also bring your families to the state house and testify in person. The more the voices for choice the better! For more info on these bills go to our website edchoiceri.org.

We need your help! Today, March 29, 2023, the RI House Committee on Education is hearing two bills related to expanding...
03/29/2023

We need your help! Today, March 29, 2023, the RI House Committee on Education is hearing two bills related to expanding School Choice in our state! Please contact your State Representative in support of this legislation! You can make a copy of this Google Doc by following this link:

NARRATIVE: Our children are our future! Write to your Representative today! Use this link to determine who is your representative! Remember to also send a copy of this to Representative McNamara who is the Chairman of the House Education Committee. His email address is: rep-mcnamara@rilegi...

01/28/2023

Thanks to all schools who participated in our school fair last weekend!

Come join us on Sunday for our all school fair event! Register for free tickets at our website edchoiceri.org!
01/20/2023

Come join us on Sunday for our all school fair event! Register for free tickets at our website edchoiceri.org!

Rhode Island Families for School Choice seek to empower families to choose the educational environment that best meets the strengths and needs for each student by advancing public policies and prov…

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