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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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A Moment I'll Remember

What does it mean to write the story of one's origin? What is at stake in such an ambitious project? "Remember where you come from and celebrate it. To remember...

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Letter to My New Students

Every once in a while, stop and think about what truly inspires you, and make sure you find Christ there. To my new students: At Tampa Catholic High School, they...

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The Impact of ACE Summer: Solidarity

Reflecting on the many experiences of my ACE summers, one aspect stands out more than any other: solidarity. There are few other times in my life in which I have...

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Trust Now, and Teach

One year ago, I was restless, paralyzed by the expansive possibilities of my own uncertain future. Today, I am still restless, but empowered with the 61 uncharted futures of my...

"Everything is Beautiful and Nothing Hurts"

"I wondered how I would create a home with my students. It took months of soldiering on with my head down before I finally looked up and I saw beauty...

Meet ACE's Newest Blogger: Chelsey Ramos

As a student at the University of Notre Dame, I majored in English and Latino Studies. I participated in MEChA and Mentorship while working at the Irish Ink Caf√©, Julian...

Meet ACE's Newest Blogger: Iona Hughan

Born and raised in San Francisco, I left home at 13 to attend a unique boarding high school in Southern California, after which I found my way to the University...

Meet ACE's Newest Blogger: Kevin Casey

I was born and raised in St. Louis, Missouri, but attended the University of Notre Dame for my undergraduate studies. I majored in Political Science and minored in both International...