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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: Becoming Christ the Teacher

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss what it means to become like Christ the Teacher and how students and teachers minister...

Cup of Joe: The Beauty of Books - Mike Macaluso

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome back to the show Dr. Mike Macaluso, an Associate Teaching Professor of English Education in...

Teacher Reviewing Data

Data-Informed Teaching: Reading the Stories Behind the Numbers

Lewis Poche This article is the final in our series explaining the HPL Adaptive Software Review Standards. We have identified 26 criteria categorized into six domains for evaluating software. This...

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Build a Bigger Table

“When you have more than you need, build a bigger table, not a higher fence.” Ever wonder why South Dining Hall is host to some of our favorite memories from...

Cup of Joe: On the Road Again

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about traveling between ACE sites and sharing great food and conversation at community dinners.

Cup of Joe: On the Road

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the start of Maggie's travels visiting ACE sites. They discuss releasing preconceptions, embracing transitions, and...

Camila Leon and her abuela

Mes de la Herencia Hispana: Una oda a mi Abuelita

To celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Camila León wrote to honor the impact of her abuelita, or grandmother, on her path as a student and teacher. An English translation follows Camila's...

Cup of Joe: An Ode to the Eras

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill trace the show's roots and discuss the amazing women who have been co-hosts through the years.