‘Dancing saved my life’

Note: This inspiring story was written by ACE English student Diadie Bathily. Dance was the common joy he experienced through difficult circumstances growing up in Africa and ultimately opened up the opportunity for him to come to the United States. Diadie often says, “dancing saved my life.” Diadie’s work with students can be viewed on…

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We are Better Together!

By Principal Regina Browning We are thrilled to welcome both new and returning students in Orientation this week where students are learning about many changes! Classes began Aug. 31, but we will continue accepting new and returning students in our GED® Prep and ESOL-English classes throughout the Fall Term. (See our schedule for Orientation here:…

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From ESOL student to ESOL teacher

By Martha Clark ” I could make more money if I knew English,” Maria said. Maria Elena Villagrana worked in a call center in Mexico City in 2005. The 25-year-old’s sister lived in Florida, so she decided to visit long enough to improve her English. Maria planned to return in a year and didn’t even…

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Principal Regina Browning

“ONE team, ONE goal, No excuses!”

Dear ACE Family, I hope you and your family are doing well during this time school has moved online and we are all staying at home to help fight the spread of the coronavirus.  While I know this is very challenging for many of us, I think it is ultimately best to help flatten the…

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