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Mi Casa Es Su Casa

HEY READERS, this is ACE Brownsville, welcome to our crib! To introduce myself, I am your host, Maddie Schlehuber, and here in ACE Brownsville, we live in a charming home...

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A Letter to my Second Class Ever

Dear 6B: Welcome to middle school! You are at the beginning of an adventure that is sure to be full of laughter, tears, stress, joy, and lots of growth. I...

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Brick by Brick: The Path Forward

Picture this: your best friend’s mother gets you a summer job at an enrichment program. You’re 17 years old, with no prior work or teaching experience. Growing up you’ve never...

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Cup of Joe: Supporting ACE Communities

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill discuss how the Teaching Fellows team supports ACE Communities, through in-person site visits and prayers from...

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How to ACE Your Application

The ACE Application is open for applicants for ACE Teaching Fellows in the 33rd Cohort! Fall Applications are due on November 4, 2025 and Spring Applications are due on January...

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It's the Little Things

It’s September — school is in full swing, and with students seeking mischief, fall illnesses swirling, and unit tests popping up, this time of year can easily become one of...

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Cup of Joe: A Brand New School Year

In this episode of Cup of Joe, Fr. Joe Carey, CSC and Maggie Cahill share their excitement for the start of a new academic year and discuss their experiences as...