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ACE San Jose community at a San Jose Sharks game

Chomp Chomp! Chomp Chomp!

One recent Thursday evening I found myself surrounded by people imitating sharks and cheering as bodies slammed against plastic walls. My community had decided to venture out to a San...

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ACE Chicago Community left to right: Alex Alatriste, Uku Urb, Mary Rozembajgier, and Mike Hanisch

Troll Bogeys

In the chapter titled, “Halloween,” in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, the three characters known by fans around the world now as “The Golden Trio” were not yet friends...

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Cup of Joe: Gratitude and Forgiveness

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss ways teachers can show appreciation for their students and urge viewers to foster qualities of...

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Cup of Joe: The First Day of School

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill reminisce about the various first days of school from their past and encourage viewers to immerse...

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Cup of Joe: You're on the Roster

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC welcomes his new co-host, Maggie Cahill, as they discuss the blessings of family, friends, and praying for one another.

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Windows or Mirrors?

Throughout an academic school year, students will spend an average of 180 days in school. Because the classroom is one of the primary spaces in which our students experience the...

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Cup of Joe: Thank You, Bridgette

In her final episode as a co-host on Cup of Joe, Bridgette Groden reminisces with Fr. Joe Carey, CSC about the origins of their relationship, major life moments, and the...

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Meet the New Blog Team!

To help you get to know this year’s ACE Teaching Fellows blog team, we asked them to complete a brief Q&A to introduce themselves. Throughout the school year, you’ll get...