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ACE Los Angeles in Sequoia National Park

A Camper’s Brutally Honest Review of Ramen Cup Noodles

Twenty-five miles deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, six teachers gather around a table, pondering life’s greatest question: Which Ramen Noodle flavor reigns supreme? I’m Marco, your resident amateur camper...

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A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher

Ever wondered what a day looks like as an ACE Teacher? Follow along with Maddie Schlehuber (ACE 31) as she takes you along a day as a middle school social...

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Dallas ACE House

Heading South for Spring

At the end of our first year of teaching, my housemate Marie Doyle (ACE 28) and I decided that the next year we would go on a trip together for...

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Cup of Joe: Gifts That Matter

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Bridgette Groden reflect on important gifts that they've received in their lives.

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Cup of Joe: A Spirit of Inclusion

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Bridgette Groden sit down to discuss the spirit of inclusion and how we can better extend invitations to...

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Cup of Joe: Lenten Reflections

Father Joe Carey, CSC, and Bridgette Groden sit down to talk about what people are giving up during this Lenten season and reflecting on Pope Francis' idea of fasting during...

PIE 4

A Recipe for PIE

Teachers know that it is necessary to meet their students “where they are.” But what does this actually mean? Is there a recipe for success, and what ingredients are needed...

Learning in 3 Dimensions

Learning in 3 Dimensions

“Hey Mister, when are we gonna print the rest of the cat?” Aiden asked. “Well, we could do it on Tuesday, oh…. wait, I am going to be away next...