One of the “Laws of Learning” is that students need positive motivation and encouragement when they are doing well, not just …
What is the Merit System?
Everyone knows what “demerits” are and the fact that they are earned by breaking rules. Consequences follow and it is …
What is Privilege Status?
One of the “carrots” or motivational tools that ACE recommends schools use in order to motivate students in a positive …
What is the Sequence for 7th-12 Grade History?
The sequence of history courses (Social Studies, as it is called) for the 7th through 12th graders is an interesting …
Students don’t do what you expect
“I just discovered that my child has not been scoring carefully, is leaving blanks unanswered, and is failing check-ups! What …
What are the Wisdom Pacs?
Starting in 9th grade with PACE 1097, the English PACES all have a Wisdom Pac in the middle. Each one …
Is ACE Really Accelerated?
The name of the ACE curriculum has been around for 40 years, and the acronym – ACE – is catchy …
5 People Who Should NOT Use PACES
If you look online or ask around you will find people who have strong opinions against using ACE. Some of …
What about handwriting in the PACES?
I just listened to a podcast this weekend comparing various views about the importance of teaching handwriting. Some feel it …
Getting over the Winter Hump
The holidays are over, it’s cold outside, and there’s still a LOT of school work to do! It’s this time …