One Family, Many Virtues
“The future of humanity passes by way of the family.” This bold statement from Saint John Paul II places immense significance on the importance of families. Is it true?
Growing Together: How Meaningful Feedback Shapes School Culture
How do our scholars develop a “growth mindset” and why does it matter? According to the research conducted by Carol
Excellence in Everything: Meet Five 2022 Brilla Graduates Who Embody a Holistic Education
A holistic education where children grow intellectually, socially, and physically is at the core of Brilla’s mission, but it is
Philanthropy Roundtable: Highlighting Hispanic Americans Who Are Strengthening Communities Through Private Philanthropy
The Philanthropy Roundtable highlighted how many Hispanic American organizations especially the Brilla Schools Network, seek to improve their surrounding communities by
Insider NJ: NJPCSA Announces Brilla Public Charter School Coming to Paterson
The New Jersey Public Charter Schools Association (NJPCSA) endorsed the 2023 opening of Brilla Public Charter School in Paterson, New Jersey,
Fordham Institute: Lessons learned from 10 years of pioneering blended learning
In the article, “Lessons learned from 10 years of pioneering blended learning” Seton former General Partner, Jeff Kerscher and Romero
Grateful for Interruptions: A Thanksgiving Reflection on Matthew 25
This Thanksgiving, as we share our gratitude for all the blessings we’ve been given, STF Abby Burns reflects on the gifts in her year of service. Chief amongst sanctifying blessings in life is the way that the Lord stretches and forms our hearts for the gospel. In this blog post, Ms. Burns shares how her year of service has stretched her heart to find Christ in other people and the everyday interruptions she experiences.
The Faith at Romero Academy: School Highlight
This fall, the Seton Teaching Fellows recruitment team packed up and headed down to Cincinnati where we had a chance to visit with students, staff, and families at Romero Academy. We encountered an inner city Catholic school where a young and dedicated staff from varying backgrounds came together to support a unified vision of uplifting education immersed in the Catholic faith.
Man’s Need for Mission
Men are made to be leaders; they have the natural authority of fatherhood in their essence. When men are on mission, they pursue and serve what is good and communities flourish. Here’s a call for young men to see what they have to give and receive by serving on mission.
St. Anselm and Fr. Mike Eguino: Parish Highlight
Our lay apostolate wouldn’t be able to serve without the Church’s foundation. Thankfully, we’re blessed to have amazing priests, religious partnerships, and parishes to build up our fellows! Get a tour of the beautiful St. Anselm, and meet Fr. Mike Eguino who supports our South Bronx Fellows.
Free Will and Error in the Classroom
To be an authority in the classroom requires authenticity, and that includes choosing to acknowledge our mistakes. Teaching students the gift of error, and how to respond freely and virtuously to it, is a necessary facet of the Christian experience.
The Gift of a Year, the Calling of a Lifetime
Seton Teaching Fellows offer up a year of their life in Christian service. It’s a gift freely given. Some of our STF alumni experience a gift in return: a vocational calling.
Making God Known, Loved, and Served
We know the story well, perhaps too well. Today, Catholic elementary and secondary schools in the United States remain the
Preserving a Critical National Asset
On April 24, 2008, President George W. Bush convened in Washington, D.C., a broad array of education and community stakeholders
Who Will Save America’s Urban Catholic Schools?
America’s urban Catholic schools are in crisis. This report finds that over 1,300 schools have shut down since 1990, mostly