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ACE Los Angeles in Sequoia National Park

A Camper’s Brutally Honest Review of Ramen Cup Noodles

Twenty-five miles deep into the Sierra Nevada Mountains, six teachers gather around a table, pondering life’s greatest question: Which Ramen Noodle flavor reigns supreme? I’m Marco, your resident amateur camper...

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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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Members of ACE Brownsville around the dinner table

Mi Casa Es Su Casa

HEY READERS, this is ACE Brownsville, welcome to our crib! To introduce myself, I am your host, Maddie Schlehuber, and here in ACE Brownsville, we live in a charming home...

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ACE Summer in Review

This summer was filled with moments of discovery, community, and celebration with all of our programs on campus. We've captured some of those highlights in our "ACE Summer in Review"...

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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...