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What Do You Seek?

"What do you seek?" Triumphant in my acceptance into ACE 33 and a growing understanding of my new community in Detroit, the question above stopped me in my tracks. For...

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Laugh at the Little Things

Though my first semester of teaching was a blur, it is defined by a sense of fun. Dropped into a new city, school, and job with only eight weeks of...

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Cup of Joe: Gratitude and Forgiveness

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss ways teachers can show appreciation for their students and urge viewers to foster qualities of...

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Cup of Joe: The First Day of School

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reminisce about the various first days of school from their past and encourage viewers to immerse...

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Cup of Joe: You're on the Roster

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC welcomes his new co-host, Maggie Cahill, as they discuss the blessings of family, friends, and praying for one another.

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Windows or Mirrors?

Throughout an academic school year, students will spend an average of 180 days in school. Because the classroom is one of the primary spaces in which our students experience the...

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Cup of Joe: Thank You, Bridgette

In her final episode as a co-host on Cup of Joe, Bridgette Groden reminisces with Fr. Joe Carey, CSC about the origins of their relationship, major life moments, and the...

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Meet the New Blog Team!

To help you get to know this year’s ACE Teaching Fellows blog team, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. Throughout the school year, you’ll get...