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Sydney Brown (bottom left) with her students

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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Paired Walk

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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The Critical Family-School Connection

Last week I had the opportunity to present to the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Charlotte. Hosted at Charlotte Catholic High School-and with a few past, current, and hopefully future...

PumpkinPieBlog

Hurrah for the Pumpkin Pie!

Imagine this charge: write a blog post that integrates the mission of Catholic schools, Thanksgiving, and STEM education. Impossible you say? On the contrary "We are grateful for the gifts...

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Give Thanks for Catholic Schools

Family and friends, good health, and the many other blessings God has given us-these are all things to be thankful for this Thanksgiving. At ACE, we're also thankful for the...

PrioritiesBlog

Four Things Every Effective School Leader Does

Today's school leaders, especially in Catholic schools, wear innumerable hats - curriculum specialist, instructional coach, advancement director, public relations officer, human resources expert, and assessment specialist, just to name a...