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What’s really happening in education today, beyond the buzzwords and headlines?

Join Dr. Jessica Betz, Director of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Marquette, as she explores the human and spiritual realities behind how we teach, lead, and learn. From classrooms to communities, The Truth About Ed asks the deeper questions about purpose, virtue, and the role of faith in forming both hearts and minds.

This isn’t about one system or philosophy, it’s about rediscovering education’s true purpose: the formation of the whole person in truth, goodness, and beauty.

Because the answers are out there and together, through faith and reason, we’ll find The Truth About Ed.</description>
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