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Toka: The Revival of an Indigenous Sport

Toka is an Indigenous sport played by the Piipaash (Maricopa) and Akimel O’odham (Pima) nations. This traditional game is experiencing a resurgence thanks to passionate athletes like April Morago. When...

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Joseph, Ofelia, and Mary Gallo Receive ACE’s Most Prestigious Award

In October, several members of the ACE and IEI team traveled to Modesto, California to present the 2025 Notre Dame Award for Outstanding Contributions to Catholic Education to Joseph, Ofelia...

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ACE Summer 2021 Photo Gallery: Part 2

ACE Summer 2021 Photo Gallery: Part 2

From an early morning on the first day of practicum for ACE 28 to an afternoon visit with the Latino Enrollment Institute and a late-night Cookie Social with Fr. Joe...

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ACE Summer 2021 Photo Gallery

From an early morning on the first day of practicum for ACE 28 to an afternoon visit with the Latino Enrollment Institute and a late-night Cookie Social with Fr. Joe...

Mentor Spotlight Patty Lansink

Mentor Spotlight: Getting to Know Patty Lansink

Mentor principals have played a critical role in the success of the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) since the program’s inception in 2012. The experience, accountability, and personal attention that these...

Mentor Spotlight: Getting to Know Patty Lansink

Mentor Spotlight: Getting to Know Patty Lansink

Mentor principals have played a critical role in the success of the Latino Enrollment Institute (LEI) since the program’s inception in 2012. The experience, accountability, and personal attention that these...