Entrepreneurial Approaches to Catholic Education

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Mark Casson in his book The Entrepreneurs: An Economic Theory, says that the theory of entrepreneurship rests upon the following definition: "An entrepreneur is someone who specializes in making judgmental decision about the coordination of scarce resources." This could also be the definition of a Catholic school leader! Catholic education is the largest non-public education system in America. But it is also half the size it was in 1960. To stay relevant and thriving, Catholic education must become more innovative and entrepreneurial. We will investigate the process by which innovations are designed and will critically assess the efficacy of a wide range of innovations. What leads to innovation and how is it scaled effectively? We will read and talk to educators, entrepreneurs, and policy makers about design innovations, and will critically assess the efficacy and scalability of a wide range of innovations targeting students, teachers, and schools.