Alliance for Catholic Education
Ways to Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
Every year from September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month as a way to honor the distinctive histories and cultures of Hispanics in the U.S. and...
ACE Summer 2023 in Photos
The second half of ACE Summer included the joy of Commencement, the peace of Mass at the Grotto, the hope offered by leaders such as Sr. Draru Mary Cecilia, LSMIG...
“I Was a Stranger and You Welcomed Me”: How One School is Leveling Up Instruction to Embrace Latin American and Ukrainian Newcomers
The United States is home to more immigrants than any other country in the world. Students who come to the U.S. bring the gift of their home language, but they...
More Than a Month: Celebrating Black History Throughout the Year
Join us in taking a look back at one Catholic school’s celebration of Black History Month, and continue reading for suggestions on extending your celebration throughout the year. On the...
LEI Mentor Spotlight: Getting to Know Jocelyn Smith
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...
Looking Forward to 2023
As we look ahead to 2023, we asked leaders from ACE and the Institute for Educational Initiatives what they feel are the most pressing issues facing Catholic schools and education...
Meeting Students Where They Are – At Home
As educators, we know that students carry much more with them to school than their backpacks and school supplies. Their home lives impact their experiences of school, which can bring...
Welcoming Latino Families: More Than Just Speaking Spanish
Monica Steinmetz, the director of enrollment and admissions for Rochester (Minnesota) Catholic Schools, was startled when she first heard the numbers. At 62.1 million, the Latino population represents the largest...
Making Room for Jesus, the Vulnerable and Overlooked Newcomer in Our Classroom
As an educational linguist, I have the privilege of spending my days leading ACE’s English as a New Language and Catholic School Advantage academic programs, developing ways to best support...
LEI Mentor Spotlight: Getting to Know Kristy Dunn
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...