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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

ACE Teachers posing before So-Cal Marathon 2026

Running Through Discomfort

I feel great. Granted, I’m only 3 miles into my 13.1 mile journey, but I feel better than ever. It’s hot, but I’ve run in this weather countless times. After...

Cup of Joe: Armed with Joy and Positivity

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with ACE Intern and member of ACE 31, Ashley Utnage, to discuss her path...

Hozier Concert

The Illusion of Idolatry: A Lesson Sponsored by Hozier and Jane Eyre

I know what you’re thinking: How could Hozier, an agnostic musician openly critical of the Catholic Church, possibly be any good for your faith life? As an ACE teacher, I...

Cup of Joe: Approaching Change

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recount confronting big moments of change in their lives and challenge us not to shy away...

How can Title II and Title IV help Catholic schools?

Title Funding is an element of the 2015 Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). These two laws authorize the use of federal...

Cup of Joe: WOPU Nation

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with Eddie Scheidler to discuss his time as a Notre Dame football walk-on and...

ACE 31 Walking

Riding the April Retreat High

"It's so weird to think we won't see each other for another six weeks." "I know, right?!" I was sitting around a food court table at the Midway airport with...

Cup of Joe: Turning Weaknesses into Strengths

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reflect on how we can learn from our mistakes and turn weaknesses into strengths.

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Welcome Home, ACE 31!

As Catholic schools across the country begin to wrap up the school year, we are thrilled to welcome the 31st cohort (ACE 31) of ACE Teaching Fellows. ACE 31 comprises...