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Sr. Norma to ACE: "The border is all around us."

Sr. Norma Pimentel, MJ, the executive director of Catholic Charities of the Rio Grande Valley and past winner of Notre Dame's Laetare Medal, told ACE teachers and the Latino Enrollment Institute that they must always be on the lookout for those on the margins. Read the recap of Sr. Norma's visit and watch the replay of her conversation with John Schoenig

ACE Summer 2021 in Photos

From an early morning on the first day of teaching for ACE 28 to an afternoon visit with the Latino Enrollment Institute and a late-night cookie social with Fr. Joe Carey, CSC, we give you a glimpse into ACE Summer 2021, the first full summer on campus in two years. See the images and follow us on social media to get future summer updates!

Think. Pair. Share. with Dr. Kristin Valentino

Dr. Kristin Valentino, the director of the William J. Shaw Center for Children and Families and a professor of psychology at Notre Dame, discusses the integration of biological, psychological, and environmental factors that impact parent-child relationships in overcoming adversity and achieving overall well-being, as well as her days in ROTC and why her favorite of the Seven Dwarfs will surprise you. Listen to the conversation.

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The Fun of Teaching

Not a day goes by when ACE 27 teacher Chris Lembo (Atlanta) doesn't think back on how carefree and fun his childhood was. Now, as a middle school teacher, he is constantly bringing back memories from his own eighth-grade experience to better relate to his students. Read more.


For AICSN School, Family Equine Therapy Camp Emphasizes Simple Solutions for Everyday Life

In its second year as a therapeutic option for students, the St. Joseph's Indian School equine therapy program hosted its first-ever camp for students and their families. Read more.


Open Doors Program Unlocks College and More for Students with Disabilities

June 6 was a special day for the Class of 2021 at St. Mary Catholic Central High School in Monroe, Michigan, as they held their graduation ceremony. It was even more extraordinary for Jacob Goda, a young man who is the first graduate of the St. Andre Bessette (SAB) Open Doors Inclusion Program. Read more from PIE 3 graduate Kyle McElvany.

A New Multicultural Book Talk Series, We Are All Readers and Writers

Many students of color have lacked rich representation in literature and informational texts, and several wonderful recent books center the experiences and perspectives of people who have been marginalized. 

Created by Dr. Betsy Okello, We Are All Readers and Writers is for teachers, leaders, parents, families, and community members who see themselves as readers and writers and want to help develop the next generation of readers and writers. Learn more and subscribe to be notified of future episodes.


Postcards from ACE

We are highlighting all of our events this summer through a series of digital postcards on our social media channels. Check out the posts below and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn to see future postcards in your feed.


We ❤ Catholic Schools!

In celebration of our newest cohort of English as a New Language Hernandez Fellows, summer interns Angela Villamizar and David Shaw created a post which showcases the I ❤ Catholic School t-shirts in five different languages. Check out all five designs and read a few of the reasons why we love Catholic schools!

ACE Job Board Updates - We're Hiring!

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