Catholic schools closing are not failing - Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29

Catholic schools closing are not failing

Posted: Updated:
MYFOXNY.COM -

The Archdiocese of New York has released the list of 22 elementary schools and two secondary that will close after June 2013.

Good Day NY spoke with Dr. Timothy McKniff, superintendent of schools of the Archdiocese of New York.
 
"It's frustrating because they're not failing schools. It's about economies and the limited resources we have. What we're trying to do is reduce the number of buildings in our system, to reduce those deficits, not the number of students.  We can keep all the students that want it, but we have to do it with fewer students," said McKniff.
 
In order to avoid more school closings in the future, McKniff says the state needs to pay approximately $30M it owes the schools of the Archdiocese for services rendered.
  • Today on Good DayToday on Good Day

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-06-19 22:54:52 GMT
    An obsession with pop culture turned into a dream job for Ross Mathews, who rose to fame as Ross The Intern on The Tonight Show.

    An obsession with pop culture turned into a dream job for Ross Mathews, who rose to fame as Ross The Intern on The Tonight Show.

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 1:46 PM EDT2013-06-19 17:46:33 GMT
    June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.

    June 19 is National Dine Out Day. Restaurants and vendors across the country are contributing a percentage of their revenues for the day to the NJ Relief Fund to benefit Superstorm Sandy victims.

  • Wednesday, June 19 2013 10:40 AM EDT2013-06-19 14:40:31 GMT
    One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.

    One of her fellow contestants drew a blank when asked a question, but Erin Brady of Connecticut hit it right out of the park at the Miss USA 2013 contest. The newly crowned beauty queen graced the set of GDNY on Wednesday.

Powered by WorldNow

WTXF-TV
330 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA 19106-2796

Phone: (215) 925-2929
Fax: (215) 982-5494

Didn't find what you were looking for?
All content © Copyright 2000 - 2013 Fox Television Stations, Inc. and Worldnow. All Rights Reserved.
Privacy Policy | Terms of Service | Ad Choices