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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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FTK

One of the ACE Teaching Fellows' favorite sayings is "FTK," which stands for "for the kids." Everything we do, we do on behalf of the students we serve. So how...

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Leader Feature: Bridget Kramer

In the few short months we have known Bridget Kramer, we have seen her take full ownership as she leads a new initiative while remaining steadfast in her commitment to...

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Saints and Scholars Welcome

When you enter the fourth-grade classroom at St. Joseph School in Edinburg, Texas, the first thing you're likely to notice is a large sign that reads "Saints and Scholars Welcome."...

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A Prayer of Thanksgiving for PIE

The Program for Inclusive Education (PIE) is grateful for the many educators that work tirelessly on behalf of all students in Catholic schools. During this season of Thanksgiving, we ask...

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Teacher Feature: Rachael Hillman

We are thrilled to feature for the very first time a classroom from one of the Higher-Powered Learning Program schools in Minnesota! Read on to learn more about one of...

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Celebrate Good Times....with Data!

One critical piece of a successful blended learning program is the teacher's use of student data. No matter how detailed data reports may be, they are useless without a teacher...