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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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Cup of Joe: Hopes for the Summer

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their hopes for the summer and highlight the sacredness of what it means to be...

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You Only Need to Say "Yes"

When I was first told I would be living with the ACE Baton Rouge community for two years, it struck me just how unfamiliar I was with that part of...

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Cup of Joe: International Eating Club

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill welcome back Uyen Le, Associate Program Director for the ACE Teachings Fellows, to discuss her collaboration...

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Cup of Joe: Bittersweet Graduations

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recall bittersweet graduations and encourage viewers to approach big life changes with patience and an open...

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Models Professionalism

Catholic school leaders are entrusted not only with overseeing academics and operations but also with shaping the moral and spiritual tone of their communities. One of the most impactful ways...