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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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Brick by Brick: The Path Forward

Picture this: your best friend’s mother gets you a summer job at an enrichment program. You’re 17 years old, with no prior work or teaching experience. Growing up you’ve never...

How Technology-Based Formative Assessments Amplify Teaching and Learning in Catholic Schools

Every teacher knows that just because a lesson is delivered doesn't mean it's learned. In his book Embedded Formative Assessment, Dylan William, Ph.D., shares a joke to illustrate this point...

Cup of Joe: Supporting ACE Communities

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss how the Teaching Fellows team supports ACE Communities, through in-person site visits and prayers from...

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How to ACE Your Application

The ACE Application is open for applicants for ACE Teaching Fellows in the 33rd Cohort! Fall Applications are due on November 4, 2025 and Spring Applications are due on January...

Cup of Joe: Contagious Joy - ACE Louisville

In this special group episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with the ACE Teaching Fellows teaching in Louisville, Kentucky.

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It's the Little Things

It’s September — school is in full swing, and with students seeking mischief, fall illnesses swirling, and unit tests popping up, this time of year can easily become one of...

Cup of Joe: A Brand New School Year

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their excitement for the start of a new academic year and discuss their experiences as...

Cup of Joe: Blessed to Give Back - Emily Markley

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill chat with Emily Markley, an Associate Program Director for ACE Teaching Fellows. She shares how her...