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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...

Joey Jegier

Joey Jegier Receives Dr. Pepper Go Teach Tuition Giveaway

Joey Jegier, a member of the 30th cohort of ACE Teaching Fellows and a fifth-grade teacher at Holy Redeemer Grade School in Detroit, Michigan, was announced as the Notre Dame...

Cup of Joe: December Retreat

In this "On the Road" episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe interviews current ACE Teaching Fellows during the 2023 December Retreat. The teachers each share a great moment they've...

Group bonfire photo

Season’s Greetings at ACE December Retreat

During the first weekend of December, nearly 200 ACE Teaching Fellows came together to welcome the Advent season. The term “Season’s Greetings” seems to take on an entirely new meaning...

Cup of Joe: Gratitude Through Prayer

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about a new project they're working on and discuss ways to show gratitude through prayer.

Cup of Joe: Thanksgiving Traditions

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their Thanksgiving traditions and express gratitude for the conversations, community, and loved ones that make...

In the stadium

Loving God, thank You for the gift of this day...and Notre Dame

“Loving God, thank You for the gift of this day.” There is no day quite like Notre Dame football game day. And as a kick-off to Thanksgiving break, the opening...

Cup of Joe: Fr. Joe Returns to Detroit

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill talk about Fr. Joe's recent visit to ACE schools in Detroit, including Gesu Catholic School where...

Christ the Teacher

The Hidden Life of Christ the Teacher

“Teaching must just be so rewarding.” “You never know the impact you have. I heard a story about one student who ….” “I love Dead Poets Society!” The perspectives other...