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Go Forth!

When I was a student in ACE, I remember the sudden quiet that hit at the end of our summer class session. All of a sudden, the eight weeks were...

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From left to right: Tom Betterly, Kate Jensen, and Sean Kelley in master's regalia holding their M.Ed. diploma in hand jumping up.

Commencement Weekend in ACE: Traveling and Searching for Wisdom

There I was: standing outside my broken-down car on the shoulder of the I-17 just north of Sedona, Arizona. This interruption to my journey home from my ACE placement sparked...

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Find the Joy

Xavier University has a prayer index on their website that I stumbled upon while I was searching for religion class resources at the beginning of the school year. Throughout this...

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Ideas for eLearning!

Thanks to advancements in technology and all the online resources available, social distancing does not have to mean breaks in learning. Although learning may look different for a short period...

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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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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...