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Toka: The Revival of an Indigenous Sport

Toka is an Indigenous sport played by the Piipaash (Maricopa) and Akimel O’odham (Pima) nations. This traditional game is experiencing a resurgence thanks to passionate athletes like April Morago. When...

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Joseph, Ofelia, and Mary Gallo Receive ACE’s Most Prestigious Award

In October, several members of the ACE and IEI team traveled to Modesto, California to present the 2025 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education to Joseph, Ofelia...

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Danielle Gonzales and Education: It's Personal

For Danielle Gonzales, a graduate of the eighth cohort of ACE Teaching Fellows, education has always been personal. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Danielle worked diligently to make...

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16 Best Stories of 2016

As 2016 draws to a close, we look back on the past year and our 16 biggest stories and blog posts. 1. Mercy and Compassion: Fr. Joe Corpora Reflects on...

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The Need for Inclusivity in Education

Picture this: Michael Faggella-Luby, a first-year ACE teacher juggling the multiple demands of teaching high school chemistry and English, opens the door to his ninth grade English class. There, among...

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USAID Expands Support to Literacy in Haiti

Port-au-Prince, December 6, 2016- More than 30,000 children will benefit from a grant awarded to the University of Notre Dame by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve...