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Clayton Glasgow (middle with blue button down and blue tie) talking to students on left (male in red sweater) and right (female in blue polo) or him. They are at a lab table looking at a worksheet on the table.

Slivers of Perfection

A few days ago, there was an incident in my classroom that I did not handle very well. On the contrary, I handled it quite poorly, and I ended up...

Image of Jack Hutter in blue tshirt posing with three of his students in red sweaters and red plaid skirts: two girls to his left and one to his right.

Spring Fever Isn’t Just for the Kids

As the school year starts to wind down, teachers know all too well the restlessness that resides in our classrooms. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer...

Students in a circle writing on a poster

Dodging the Dog Days of the Classroom

As the end of the year approaches, students and teachers alike are bound to daydream of the impending golden beams of sunshine, refreshingly crisp watermelon slices, and countless days of...

Cup of Joe: Graduation Memories

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recount their graduation days and encourage recent graduates to cherish their own graduation memories as they...

Cup of Joe: Armed with Joy and Positivity

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with ACE Intern and member of ACE 31, Ashley Utnage, to discuss her path...

Hozier Concert

The Illusion of Idolatry: A Lesson Sponsored by Hozier and Jane Eyre

I know what you’re thinking: How could Hozier, an agnostic musician openly critical of the Catholic Church, possibly be any good for your faith life? As an ACE teacher, I...

Cup of Joe: Approaching Change

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill recount confronting big moments of change in their lives and challenge us not to shy away...

How can Title II and Title IV help Catholic schools?

Title Funding is an element of the 2015 Every Child Succeeds Act (ESSA) and the 2001 No Child Left Behind Act (NCLB). These two laws authorize the use of federal...

Cup of Joe: WOPU Nation

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill sit down with Eddie Scheidler to discuss his time as a Notre Dame football walk-on and...

ACE 31 Walking

Riding the April Retreat High

"It's so weird to think we won't see each other for another six weeks." "I know, right?!" I was sitting around a food court table at the Midway airport with...