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Laugh at the Little Things

Though my first semester of teaching was a blur, it is defined by a sense of fun. Dropped into a new city, school, and job with only eight weeks of...

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What's Not in the Lesson Plan

It might be crazy to admit that one of my objectives on Fridays is to get my students to cry, but it isn’t because I am giving an impossible test...

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It Takes a Village

The Program for Inclusive Education is grateful for the many dedicated educators that support and advocate for inclusion in Catholic schools. It is my privilege to welcome Michael Fisher and...

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Roses are red, violets are blue, I love blended learning, and you should, too!

In the spirit of Valentine's Day, I am taking some time to think about the reasons why I love blended learning. Of course, blended learning yields an extensive list of...

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Be Thou My Vision, O Lord of My Heart

One of my favorite hymns to sing in prayer or at Mass is set to the Irish folk tune Slane. I grew up knowing this hymn as "Lord of All...

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Voices for Inclusion

"Being part of PIE has been one of the most rewarding and life-changing experiences I have encountered, both personally and professionally." Colleen Wanner is a first-grade teacher at The Frances...

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How Mountain Biking is Like School Change

Mountain bikers must consider many factors to maximize their workouts, but the most important factor is fun maximization. Similarly, when instituting a change like blended learning in an entire school...

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We Are Called

"Go rather to the lost sheep of the house of Israel. And preach as you go, saying, ‚ÄòThe kingdom of heaven is at hand.' Heal the sick, raise the dead...

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Falling in Love with Service

This post is authored by John T. McCarthy IV, an ACE Teaching Fellows Intern and member of ACE 27. A Science Pre-professional and Theology major at the University of Notre...

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How to Make Your PD Stick

The research on professional development (PD) is clear: change is tough! Research funded by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation on PD states that "far too many teachers have reported...