December 28, 2020
Connecting the Dots
ASK VETERAN HISTORY TEACHER BILL VELTO TO SUM UP HIS TEACHING PHILOSOPHY BUMPER-STICKER STYLE, AND YOU”LL GET A QUICK ANSWER: “COMFORT THE DISTURBED AND DISTURB THE COMFORTABLE” ,HE RESPONDS WITH A BIG SMILE. It is […]
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December 28, 2020
Moving the Needle
At only 29 years old, Firoz Jameel (‘09) is already a seasoned political operative. Since his freshmen year at CA, Jameel has worked every election cycle, save one. It has been a fifteen-year journey that […]
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December 28, 2020
Democratizing Debate
With the cancellations of long-planned anticipated travel, summer camps, and social gatherings looming large, a COVID-tainted summer was a far cry from what most had imagined in the early days of 2020. Rather than focus […]
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December 28, 2020
Can I count on your vote?
How do you teach students to be media savvy citizens, ready to understand the complex dynamics of the modern political landscape? By making them run for office, of course. Every year since Cary Academy first […]
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December 17, 2020
Computer Science for Social Justice
It is the most wonderful time of the year: Computer Science Week! CA's Director of Technology and Innovation, Karen McKenzie, explains how—at CA—this collaborative worldwide call to promote computer science education broadly focusing on improving inclusivity and diversity has sparked a year-round effort towards crafting a brighter, more-equitable future. Read it on CA Curious.
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December 10, 2020
Looking ahead to a new ‘typical’
In this week’s Curious, Head of School Dr. Mike Ehrhardt shares a draft of the 2021/2022 academic calendar. Spoiler alert: there are some significant changes ahead that support our longstanding strategic goals around holistic student wellness and the creation of flexible, personal, relevant learning opportunities. Read it on CA Curious.
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December 3, 2020
Universal yums
For so many reasons, I am continually impressed by CA students. Our students love being at school. Our students are not afraid to think critically, to challenge the process. They are great athletes and musicians. Exceptional innovators and bold, creative thinkers. Risk takers and global changemakers. The list goes on and on.
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November 12, 2020
Make an impact on GivingTuesday
At CA we choose to use GivingTuesday to look outside our campus, come together, and support our local community. Thanks to the passion of our students, we are thrilled to officially partner with Haven House to drive support for local youths on GivingTuesday. Three student leaders explain, in their own words, why partnering with Haven House is important to them and how everyone can be participate in the global day of gratitude. Read it on CA Curious.
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November 5, 2020
Charger Corner-Turning the Lights Back On
Almost a year ago, we introduced the CA community to the beautiful new space that would shortly re-open as the Charger Corner Store and Café. And then… Well, we all know what happened. Chief Financial Officer Deborah Reichel shares how Charger Corner and its entrepreneurial student partners are adapting to the new world. Read it on CA Curious.
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