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Everybody is a Somebody: A Love Letter to A Little School On Plank Road

During my in-person interview for ACE, at the end of the session, my interviewers asked me if I had any questions. I asked, “How did you feel like ACE shaped...

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Models Professionalism

Catholic school leaders are entrusted not only with overseeing academics and operations but also with shaping the moral and spiritual tone of their communities. One of the most impactful ways...

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Creating a Welcoming Classroom Culture

"Ms. Eby, you've never had Tajín?" "You just HAVE to try Wingstop!" "Do you have Starbucks in New Hampshire?" During my first year with ACE at Our Lady of Guadalupe...

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Blended Learning and the Social-Emotional Connection

A growing body of thought emphasizes the importance of blended learning as a complement to social-emotional learning. The Christensen Institute recently wrote about how blended learning can build relationships between...

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Becoming Holy Heroes

One of the most incredible journeys of my short but wild teaching career began on a day when only half of my class showed up. It was a day where...

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Go Back to School Like a PRO!

It is hard to believe that the lazy days of summer are coming to an end. School supplies and backpacks have replaced summer toys, and teachers are planning schedules, procedures...

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How Exploration Led to Blended Learning

Hi there Higher-Powered Learning blog readers! Today, I have the pleasure of introducing the newest member of our Higher-Powered Learning team: Kourtney Bradshaw. Kourtney is a native of North Carolina...

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One Year Ago Today

Last week, we had the privilege of spending three days with the members of the Higher-Powered Learning Program in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. This time together served...