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A Day in the Life of an ACE Teacher

Ever wondered what a day looks like as an ACE Teacher? Follow along with Maddie Schlehuber (ACE 31) as she takes you along a day as a middle school social...

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Good News

I love teaching religion. When I learned I would be teaching religion in a 5th-grade classroom with a majority of non-Catholic students, I wondered what it would be like. My...

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A Letter to my Second Class Ever

Dear 6B: Welcome to middle school! You are at the beginning of an adventure that is sure to be full of laughter, tears, stress, joy, and lots of growth. I...

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Cup of Joe: Favorite Gospel Stories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their favorite Gospel passages and encourage us to think about what Gospel stories we connect...

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Meet the 2025-2026 Blog Team!

We’re thrilled to introduce this year’s blog team! To help you get to know these seven bloggers, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. You’ll hear...

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No Second Tunic - Why Frassati

At Notre Dame, we’re surrounded by opportunities to succeed: academically, professionally, and socially. But what about opportunities to grow in trust? To embrace discernment? To practice reliance on grace instead...

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More Than Just a Diploma

I used to think graduation was a celebration of completing course work and moving on to what is next. But watching my cohort – my people – cross the stage...