tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458172893016186479.post4297790905542943911..comments2009-09-30T19:24:27.826-05:00Corey Bunje Bowerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09764159604965707919noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5458172893016186479.post-16745658744798165742009-09-30T19:24:27.826-05:002009-09-30T19:24:27.826-05:00I&#39;m not surprised by the dichotomy between the two books, as Jesuit education involves this wierd duality of innovation and traditionalism. That&#39;s probably why I enjoyed my time in a Jesuit college.<br /><br />The Jesuit system, as a whole, is focused on teaching methodology, from younger students through college. Content has often been a controversial issue, as Jesuit schools usually give a great deal of laxity to subjects like English, history, science, etc. but become more rigid and orthodox in matters such as ethics, philosophy, etc. They are Catholic priests on spiritual steroids, after all.<br /><br />I share your concerns about the school&#39;s viability and mission now that its renown has made it more selective: a problem shared by KIPP schools and some successful charter schools. Is Cristo Rey still an oasis for disadvantaged students? Time will tell.Mr. Dhttp://mrdsneighborhood.comnoreply@blogger.com