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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 New Hope: Catholic Schools and "The Force Awakens"

A long time ago, in a diocese far, far away . . . . . . women and men lined up outside movie theaters across the country, wearing costumes and...

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Kitchen Table Connections (or 5 Ideas to Re-Envision Homework)

I don't need to read the newspapers or the latest Edutopia guest blog to encounter the great homework debate. I need only sit down at my kitchen table on any...

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Why the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Is a Win for Catholic Schools

For a more detailed look at the original ESEA and the effects of the new ESSA on Catholic schools, see this memo from friend of ACE Steve Perla. When the...

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ACE Blog Roundup: End of the Semester Got You Feelin' Grinchy?

Here are some Catholic Ed Stories to Make Your Heart Grow Three Sizes: For many Catholic school educators out there, there's only a few more days until the long-awaited Christmas...

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Celebrate Advent a la Mexicana with Las Posadas

Photo credit: Barbara Johnston, University of Notre Dame Are you are looking for ideas on how your school can be culturally responsive and sustaining for Mexican-American students this Advent? You...

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The Critical Family-School Connection

Last week I had the opportunity to present to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Charlotte. Hosted at Charlotte Catholic High School-and with a few past, current, and hopefully future...

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Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie!

Imagine this charge: write a blog post that integrates the mission of Catholic schools, Thanksgiving, and STEM education. Impossible you say? On the contrary "We are grateful for the gifts...

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Give Thanks for Catholic Schools

Family and friends, good health, and the many other blessings God has given us-these are all things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. At ACE, we're also thankful for the...