What does ace stand for?

The word "ace" comes from the Old French word as (from Latin 'as') meaning 'a unit', from the name of a small Roman coin. It originally meant the side of a die with only one pip, before it was a term for a playing card. [3]

What is the mission of ACE?

The American Council on Education (ACE) is a membership organization that mobilizes the higher education community to shape effective public policy and foster innovative, high-quality practice.

What are the potential effects of ACEs on health and well-being?

Experiencing many ACEs, as well as things like racism and community violence, without supportive adults, can cause what’s known as toxic stress. This excessive activation of the stress response system can lead to long-lasting wear-and-tear on the body and brain. The effect would be similar to revving a car engine for days or weeks at a time.

What are the long-term effects of ACEs?

Research indicates that childhood exposure to one or more ACEs can have long lasting, negative effects on an individual’s health, wellbeing, and opportunity. ACEs may impact a person’s physical health associated with diabetes, cancer, a compromised immune system and chronic health problems later in life.