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The Beauty of Catholic Schools Week

When I saw that I would be writing a blog post for Catholic Schools Week, I knew right away that I wanted to write about community. Community is the second...

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Ms. Hall's sixth grade home room posing for a photo from their Christmas party.

Presence Over Perfection: What Really Matters in Your Classroom

It’s Saturday, January 3rd. Classes start up again on Monday. You’re back at your ACE placement, your plans for the week are solid, your assignments are prepped, your grade book...

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Becoming Holy Heroes

One of the most incredible journeys of my short but wild teaching career began on a day when only half of my class showed up. It was a day where...

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Go Back to School Like a PRO!

It is hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are coming to an end. School supplies and backpacks have replaced summer toys, and teachers are planning schedules, procedures...

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How Exploration Led to Blended Learning

Hi there Higher-Powered Learning blog readers! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing the newest member of our Higher-Powered Learning team: Kourtney Bradshaw. Kourtney is a native of North Carolina...

One Year Ago Today

One Year Ago Today

Last week, we had the privilege of spending three days with the members of the Higher-Powered Learning Program in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This time together served...