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Spring Fever Isn’t Just for the Kids

As the school year starts to wind down, teachers know all too well the restlessness that resides in our classrooms. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer...

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What Do You Seek?

"What do you seek?" Triumphant in my acceptance into ACE 33 and a growing understanding of my new community in Detroit, the question above stopped me in my tracks. For...

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Cultivating A Growth Mindset by Seeing the Best in Others

As educators, one of the core values we look to instill in our students, parents, and colleagues is a growth mindset, a constant yearning to improve and a deep belief...

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The Risk Worth Taking for Our Students

"The trouble is, if you don't risk anything, you risk everything." - Carl Jung Last week a dear friend shared with me the story of how he stood at the...

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Expanding the Toolbox: 6 Ways to Motivate Your Students

This time of year brings me back to some of the more challenging days in my third grade classroom in Jackson, MS. Even now, every day, I spend at least...

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On the Shoulders of Giants: Female Giants

This month we celebrate women's history and reflect on the many contributions of women to Catholic education. With Fr. Ron Nuzzi, I recently explored the history of women in Catholic...

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ENL 15 on the 15th: Dual Language Schools

This month's 15 on 15th spotlights an innovative school model — Dual Language Catholic schools or Two-Way Immersion (TWI) Catholic schools. We invite you to take 15 minutes to learn...

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Local Catholic Schools: Best Pi in Town?

This coming Monday, March 14th, brings us back around to a very special date on the calendar: Pi Day! Admittedly, the hype around Pi Day this year probably won't be...

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Stuck in the Doldrums of Winter? Try Practicing Mindfulness

Sources say that 78% of teachers feel emotionally and physically drained at the end of the day? Turns out, practicing mindfulness through exercises such as reflective prayer can be a...

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Lessons on School Leadership: You Win with People

As a school leader, you live your life for others. Winning is less about numbers and more about producing students who show up for their families, classmates, and community. What...