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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...

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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...

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A Great Decision at First-An Even Better One in Retrospect

As I think back on my decision to say "yes" to ACE nearly a year ago, so much in my life since that moment that has confirmed that I am...

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"Why is This Model of Learning Not Standard Across the Nation?"

I recently had the privilege of joining my colleagues from the Notre Dame Center for STEM Education for the third annual RISE Summit in Palo Alto, California. The RISE Summit...

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Program for Inclusive Education: Why You Should Apply

It's early February...that time of year when you are in the thick of teaching, thinking about the content you still need to cover and ensuring all students make sufficient progress...

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Why ACE? 7 Reasons, Factors, and Motivators

Entering into a new community can be an intimidating experience. But sitting in ACE Chaplain Father Joe Carey's family room at the beginning of the year, I felt at home...

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Blended Learning: "The Right Thing for Your Students"

It's pretty common for teachers to assure us that they are doing blended learning, only for us to quickly discover that they are really just using technology in their classroom...

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8 Resolutions for the 2018 Inclusive Classroom

As 2018 begins, resolutions abound of healthier eating, less spending, and more family time. I'm sure we have all made one or two for the new year. In light of...

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Exciting News for the Higher-Powered Learning Team

Our blended-learning team is absolutely thrilled to announce our new partnership with the GHR Foundation to implement blended-learning programs in schools in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis! We...

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The Epitome of Perseverance

I often lament the hardships the we face as educators, complaining to housemates or anyone who will listen, and too infrequently acknowledge the resilience of my students. One student in...