Ben Sasse claims public schools were created to separate Catholic kids from parents, priests
Ben Sasse, a former U.S. senator from Nebraska, claims that the establishment of public schools aimed to separate Catholic children from their families and religious influences. Speaking at a Trinity Forum event, he expressed concerns about the current education system and its impact on family dynamics. Sasse, who is battling Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, also discussed the potential for significant changes in the future of education.
- ▪Ben Sasse stated that public schools were designed to separate Catholic children from their parents and priests.
- ▪He emphasized the importance of intentionality in balancing family and work life.
- ▪Sasse predicted that the traditional school model would evolve into more flexible and varied educational structures.
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Roman Catholic Ben Sasse claims public schools were created to separate Catholic kids from parents, priests The former Nebraska senator, diagnosed with Stage 4 pancreatic cancer, spoke at a Trinity Forum event Tuesday By Rachel del Guidice Fox News Published June 7, 2026 8:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Parents enrolling kids in Catholic school in effort to combat left's 'woke' agenda Father Jadyn Nelson and Bishop Ryan Catholic School parent Perry Olson joined 'Fox & Friends First' to discuss why more parents are turning to Christian-based education as parents nationwide push for more influence in the classroom. Former U.S. Sen.
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