As the academic year comes to a close in the Diocese of Brooklyn, Currents News is highlighting outstanding achievements, inspiring stories, and the lasting impact of a Catholic education throughout Brooklyn and Queens during the 2025-2026 school year.
From students who exceeded expectations to teachers who shaped both minds and hearts, “School Year in Review” is showcasing the people and programs that continue to strengthen Catholic schools and academies across the diocese.
The special features:
- Public vs. Private: The Catholic School Advantage
A closer look at the data and proven outcomes behind Catholic education—and why students in Catholic schools and academies consistently outperform their public-school peers in standardized testing.
- Expanding for the Future
An inside look at the growing Catholic school communities throughout the Diocese of Brooklyn. Featured stories include a Queens high school expanding to welcome middle school students and a Brooklyn school unveiling a new Exploration and Innovation Center designed to transform the student learning experience.
- Trailblazing Teachers
A tribute to the educators who dedicate their lives to forming young people academically and spiritually. Among them is a pioneering educator who became the first Black Catholic school teacher in the Diocese of Rockville Centre after beginning her remarkable 40-year career in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Brooklyn.