February 3: Kaptur Recognizes Catholic Schools Week
"Catholic schools are a significant part of our community and our educational system. As an alumna of St. Ursula Academy, Toledo's oldest all-girls Catholic school, I received an exemplary education that instilled in me the values of service and community. It is important to recognize the role these schools play in educating our nation," said Kaptur.
Kaptur is a cosponsor of H.Res. 61, a resolution that formally recognizes the contributions of Catholic schools. "As we try to improve graduation rates around the country and send more of our high school graduates off to college, we can look to Catholic schools as an example: they have a 99 percent graduation rate and 85 percent of their student go on to attend four year colleges. Their dedication to academic excellence is an asset to our country," Kaptur said.