In CA’s Middle School science labs, students don’t merely learn the facts and figures of science. Instead, they transform into engaged scientists, activists, and communicators thanks to an evolving year-long teaching and learning approach that […]

Amongst the hiss of The Hub’s espresso machine, Palmer Seeley, Entrepreneurship Director in the Center for Community Engagement, is inspiring the next generation of innovators and business leaders. His secret? An entrepreneurial approach rooted in […]

Charlotte’s path to purpose started in MaLi Burnett’s biology class, where she worked as a teaching assistant during her sophomore year. The role would evolve into co-designing and leading an “Ecology at CA” Discovery Term, during which Dadd learned about native and invasive species and environmental design principles through field trips to botanical gardens and parks. She applied her newfound knowledge by collaborating with peers to design and construct a wildlife pond behind the Center for Math and Science, now used as a real-world interactive lab for studying aquatic ecosystems.

College and career readiness have long been the cornerstone goals of independent schools, with rigorous academics taking center stage.  Indeed, CA is renowned for its exceptional academics and student outcomes. By many polls and metrics, […]

Jamie Berger, ’09, is a passionate environmental justice advocate, writer, and documentary filmmaker on a mission to end factory farming. In 2022, her critically acclaimed feature-length film, “The Smell of Money,” exposed the environmental, social, […]

Most in the CA community know Heidi Maloy as a beloved Upper School science teacher. That’s a fair characterization, of course. After all, she’s played a pivotal role in shaping CA’s science curriculum for over […]

In February, we welcomed Trey Murphy III, ‘18, shooting guard for the NBA’s New Orleans Pelicans, back to his home court to retire his varsity basketball jersey. Murphy was joined by fellow alums, family, friends, […]