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A Letter to My Future ACE Teachers

A letter to my future ACE teachers: “I think I’ve made a grave mistake.” This was a sentence I wrote on a teal post-it, tacked to the cork board of...

Clayton Glasgow (middle with blue button down and blue tie) talking to students on left (male in red sweater) and right (female in blue polo) or him. They are at a lab table looking at a worksheet on the table.

Slivers of Perfection

A few days ago, there was an incident in my classroom that I did not handle very well. On the contrary, I handled it quite poorly, and I ended up...

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...

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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.

Cup of Joe: Appreciating Tennessee State

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss the first home football game of the season. They share their appreciation for Tennessee State...