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ACE Teachers singing joyfully during Lessons and Carols at December Retreat 2025

I Can't Wait

“We wait because there’s a promise. There’s a presupposition of something more worth waiting for.” “But I want it now!” is a sentence heard throughout the country this time of...

From left to right: Kristen, Ashley, Marcello, Grace, Clayton, and Catherine in front of the Cleveland sign at Lake Eerie

Swimming with Gratitude

“Come on in, the water’s great!” I shout as I splash around in the choppy lake quite conveniently located only two minutes from our convent. “No really, it’s way warmer...

Kitchen Table Connections (or 5 Ideas to Re-Envision Homework)

I don't need to read the newspapers or the latest Edutopia guest blog to encounter the great homework debate. I need only sit down at my kitchen table on any...

Why the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) Is a Win for Catholic Schools

For a more detailed look at the original ESEA and the effects of the new ESSA on Catholic schools, see this memo from friend of ACE Steve Perla. When the...

ACE Blog Roundup: End of the Semester Got You Feelin' Grinchy?

Here are some Catholic Ed Stories to Make Your Heart Grow Three Sizes: For many Catholic school educators out there, there's only a few more days until the long-awaited Christmas...

Celebrate Advent a la Mexicana with Las Posadas

Photo credit: Barbara Johnston, University of Notre Dame Are you are looking for ideas on how your school can be culturally responsive and sustaining for Mexican-American students this Advent? You...

The Critical Family-School Connection

Last week I had the opportunity to present to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Charlotte. Hosted at Charlotte Catholic High School-and with a few past, current, and hopefully future...

Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie!

Imagine this charge: write a blog post that integrates the mission of Catholic schools, Thanksgiving, and STEM education. Impossible you say? On the contrary "We are grateful for the gifts...

Give Thanks for Catholic Schools

Family and friends, good health, and the many other blessings God has given us-these are all things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. At ACE, we're also thankful for the...

Considering School Leadership? Here are 4 Questions to Ask Yourself

As admissions coordinator for the Mary Ann Remick Leadership Program, I spend a lot of time talking to both teachers and school leaders. I'm fortunate to get the chance to...